Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF?

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MYSLF Eau de Parfum bottle MYSLF EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year -
££ Price Tier £
279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Eau de Parfum bottle 279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - MYSLF EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - 279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF EDP
279 offers a simplified version of YSL MYSLF's bergamot-orange blossom-patchouli signature, with a noticeably shorter arc than the original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
MYSLF EDP A 279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
MYSLF EDP
279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF EDP

Notes

MYSLF
279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF

Base Notes

Ambroxan 56% Patchouli 44%

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Orange Blossom 100% vs 100%
Patchouli 44% vs 100%
Only in MYSLF
Ambroxan 56%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 100%
Only in MYSLF
Ambroxan 56%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

MYSLF 279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

MYSLF

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual

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.

279 Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer

Fresh citrus-floral profile suits spring and summer.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Clean and modern enough for office and date 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.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Without ambroxan

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