Inspired by YSL Y
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Chicago
ScentArt
A
Inspired by YSL Y
B
Chicago
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Inspired by YSL Y
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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Chicago
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Y for Men EDP (2018) - apple, sage and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 13% |
| Floral | 13% | 10% |
| Fruity | 8% | 10% |
| Green | 19% | 22% |
| Sweet | 9% | 13% |
| Warm | 13% | 16% |
| Woody | 20% | 23% |
| Earthy | 7% | 7% |
| Animalic | 3% | 1% |
| Fresh | 30% | 24% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Inspired by YSL Y
EdP
Chicago
EdP
Notes
Inspired by YSL Y
Chicago
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Apple
31%
vs
38%
Ginger
27%
vs
31%
Bergamot
22%
vs
29%
Only in Inspired by YSL Y
Sage
19%
Shared Notes
Geranium
38%
vs
31%
Juniper
33%
vs
28%
Only in Inspired by YSL Y
Lavender
28%
Only in Chicago
Sage
40%
Shared Notes
Cedar
22%
vs
26%
Vetiver
19%
vs
19%
Tonka Bean
16%
vs
21%
Only in Chicago
Amberwood
33%
Accords
Performance
Inspired by YSL Y
Chicago
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Inspired by YSL Y
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Fresh-aromatic-amber masculine works spring through autumn; winter softer.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Sport
Modern aromatic-ambroxan masculine fits office, casual, date and formal. Sport works in warmer weather.
Chicago
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Apple-sage-amberwood versatile across seasons.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, casual, date.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
96%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
94%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords and Apple, Ginger notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Inspired by YSL Y
Chicago
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