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Y Le Parfum bottle Y Le Parfum Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2025 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Penultimate Letter II Eau de Parfum bottle Penultimate Letter II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y Le Parfum Parfum
A sophisticated, powerful evolution of the Y DNA, this Parfum is for those wanting a bolder, woodsier, and more masculine edge without losing the signature freshness. Best for autumn and nights out.
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Our Verdict - Penultimate Letter II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Y Le Parfum - YSL - a aromatic fragrance led by Grapefruit, Ginger, Aldehydes, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y Le Parfum Parfum
Penultimate Letter II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 26% vs 19%
Aldehydes 25% vs 23%
Grapefruit 24% vs 30%
Ginger 23% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Lavender 35% vs 33%
Sage 35% vs 28%
Geranium 28% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 29% vs 19%
Cedar 25% vs 23%
Frankincense 22% vs 26%
Patchouli 22% vs 30%

Accords

Y Le Parfum Penultimate Letter II
100%
Woody
42%
Aromatic
90%
80%
Fresh
50%
Citrus
78%
60%
Spicy
Fruity
54%
Woody shared
100%
42%
90%
80%
Citrus shared
50%
78%
60%
54%

Performance

Y Le Parfum Penultimate Letter II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y Le Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The coniferous woods, patchouli, and spicy elements make this especially suited for cooler weather and crisp autumn days. While wearable in spring, it can feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Y Le Parfum Parfum's bold woody signature projects confidence for date nights and formal events, while its freshness keeps it versatile for casual wear. It is less suited for sport or gym due to its intensity.

Penultimate Letter II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y Le Parfum Parfum
Penultimate Letter II EDP
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