Is MAISON ASRAR Rey a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF?
MYSLF EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Christophe Raynaud, Antoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier Original FavouriteWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A beacon of modern masculinity, MYSLF fuses vibrant citrus with luminous florals over a smooth, musky-woody base. Effortlessly stylish, approachable, and versatile for daily wear.
A solid, versatile fragrance that's a dead ringer for YSL's MYSLF, albeit with some debate about which flanker it nails best. It's affordable, mass-appealing, and well-blended, though some find the dry-down a bit generic or wish for better projection.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
MYSLF excels in warmer weather thanks to its luminous citrus opening and clean floral heart, making it especially vibrant in spring and summer. Its moderate woody and musky base allows some versatility into fall, but it lacks the density for cold winter days.
Occasions
Its clean, modern freshness and moderate projection make it ideal for office, casual, and date scenarios, where approachability matters. It is less suited for formal or high-energy sports occasions due to its understated, non-opulent presence.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Rey's moderate projection and agreeable, versatile scent profile make it suitable for a wide range of occasions, especially casual and date settings. While not overpowering, its sweetness might be a touch much for formal events, but it's refined enough for office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot
Adds ambergris and geranium, drops ambroxan and orange blossom
Where to buy
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