Is The Essence Vault Myself - 465 a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF?
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Inspired by YSL's MYSLF, No. 465 recreates the bergamot-orange blossom-patchouli chassis well enough for the price, but the Ambroxan and woody base come through flatter and less radiant, missing the original's polished, chameleon-like finesse.
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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.
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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.
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Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, white floral, woody
Adds ambroxan, drops ambrofix
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