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Which Should You Buy?
This YSL Y dupe is a divisive one. Many hail it as an impressive, affordable clone, even preferring it to the original. Others complain of poor performance and a harsh, cheap opening. For the price, it's worth a punt for dedicated fans of the scent profile, but don't expect miracles.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of YSL's Y Eau de Parfum (2018) - the Dominique Ropion, Calice Becker and Anne Flipo apple-sage-ambroxan masculine that became YSL's modern white-shirt signature, here translated into an apple-ginger opening over geranium and a ambroxan-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 11% |
| Floral | 9% | 13% |
| Fruity | 10% | 8% |
| Green | 22% | 19% |
| Sweet | 12% | 9% |
| Warm | 17% | 13% |
| Woody | 22% | 20% |
| Earthy | 8% | 7% |
| Animalic | 1% | 3% |
| Fresh | 25% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and the gym, with many reviewers recommending it for these settings. While some find it office-appropriate, its sometimes-harsh opening and variable performance push it lower for formal occasions and dates where consistent projection is key.
Seasons
Fresh-aromatic-amber masculine works spring through autumn; winter softer.
Occasions
Modern aromatic-ambroxan masculine fits office, casual, date and formal. Sport works in warmer weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords and Apple, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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