Is Perfume Parlour Penultimate Letter II a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum?
Y Le Parfum Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Penultimate Letter II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Y Le Parfum
- Penultimate Letter II
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Aldehydes, Apple, Ginger
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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