Is The Essence Vault Y a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Y EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Y EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Y
- Y
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Y Eau de Parfum is the benchmark of modern aromatic masculinity - vibrant, crisp, and versatile with just enough woody richness to leave a lasting impression without ever shouting.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of YSL's Y Eau de Parfum (2018) - the fresh-aromatic-woody signature for the modern young man, here translated into a budget reading with the bergamot-geranium-amber-wood spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for office and casual-day wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Sage
37%
vs
18%
Geranium
29%
vs
41%
Ginger
25%
vs
26%
Juniper
25%
vs
30%
Apple
25%
vs
22%
Bergamot
24%
vs
32%
Vetiver
19%
vs
21%
Amberwood
17%
vs
33%
Tonka Bean
16%
vs
17%
Cedar
16%
vs
27%
Violet Leaf
28%
Ginger
25%
vs
26%
Apple
25%
vs
22%
Bergamot
24%
vs
32%
Juniper
25%
Sage
18%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its vibrant citrus, apple, and aromatic top notes make Y Eau de Parfum ideal for spring and fall when a fresh yet substantial signature is desirable. Summer works due to the freshness, but the denser woody and spicy base can feel too much in high heat, while winter mutes the brightness.
Occasions
Versatile projection and clean, modern profile make this safe but distinctive for office and casual settings. The aromatic freshness can suit dates, but it lacks the elegance for formal wear and the minimalism for sport.
Seasons
Fresh-aromatic-woody reads brightest in spring and summer with autumn comfortable; deep winter the amber wood holds but the bergamot lift fades.
Occasions
Versatile polished-masculine - office is the natural home, with casual-day, date and formal-day all comfortable. Light enough for sport.
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 10 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Tonka Bean
Adds frankincense and lavender, drops violet leaf
Where to buy
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