Is Perfume Parlour Mystical Essence For Men a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L’Absolu?
MYSLF L’Absolu EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Antoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud, Daniela Andrier Original Statement
MYSLF L’Absolu EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2025 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mystical Essence For Men EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- MYSLF L’Absolu
- Mystical Essence For Men
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a stellar upgrade on the MYSLF line, delivering beast-mode performance and a sophisticated twist. Others find it an overpriced floral candy bomb, generic and leaning a tad feminine. Definitely sniff before you splurge.
Perfume Parlour's run at YSL MYSLF nails the soapy bergamot-orange-blossom signature on the opening, but the clean Ambrofix base reads thinner and the woody-musky drydown fades faster than the designer. A faithful, wallet-friendly stand-in for the office.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its versatile fresh-spicy and white floral profile, combined with generally great longevity and projection reported by many, makes it suitable for most occasions. While not necessarily a standout formal scent, it's perfect for casual wear, dates, and even the office if applied sparingly. Its strong performance might be too much for intense sports or very restrictive office environments.
Seasons
The bright bergamot and soapy florals favour spring and summer, with enough warmth in the base for mild autumn days.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive, it suits office and daily wear, and the soapy charm carries lightly into casual dates.
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 3 of its 4 notes, including Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Bergamot
Adds ambroxan, drops cardamom and floral notes
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$172.00 plus sales tax
MicroPerfumes - 1.3 fl oz (40 ml)
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Best Value
$172.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $51.16/fl oz
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