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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y Eau de Parfum
Y Eau de Parfum is the benchmark of modern aromatic masculinity - vibrant, crisp, and versatile with just enough woody richness to leave a lasting impression without ever shouting.
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Our Verdict - Yeah! Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 14%
Floral 12% 9%
Fruity 7% 10%
Green 22% 22%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 14% 17%
Woody 20% 22%
Earthy 12% 8%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 25% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EdP
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Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 25% vs 39%
Ginger 25% vs 30%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Only in Y Eau de Parfum
Juniper 25%
Shared Notes
Sage 37% vs 36%
Geranium 29% vs 29%
Only in Y Eau de Parfum
Lavender 33%
Only in Yeah! Eau de Parfum
Juniper 35%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 19% vs 18%
Amberwood 17% vs 21%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 21%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Frankincense 14% vs 18%
Only in Y Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 17%

Accords

Y Eau de Parfum Yeah! Eau de Parfum
85%
Fresh Spicy
100%
95%
Aromatic
95%
75%
Woody
76%
70%
Herbal
52%
Fruity
67%
Fresh
64%
Amber
63%
60%
Citrus
62%
Green
52%
30%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
95%
Woody shared
75%
76%
Herbal shared
70%
52%
67%
64%
63%
Citrus shared
60%
62%
52%
30%
30%

Performance

Y Eau de Parfum Yeah! Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its vibrant citrus, apple, and aromatic top notes make Y Eau de Parfum ideal for spring and fall when a fresh yet substantial signature is desirable. Summer works due to the freshness, but the denser woody and spicy base can feel too much in high heat, while winter mutes the brightness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Versatile projection and clean, modern profile make this safe but distinctive for office and casual settings. The aromatic freshness can suit dates, but it lacks the elegance for formal wear and the minimalism for sport.

Yeah! Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
97%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Juniper, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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