Fakhar Black
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Y
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Which Should You Buy?
This YSL Y EDP dupe is a bit of a mixed bag. Some think it's a stellar, budget-friendly stand-in, especially after some 'maceration'. Others find it falls flat, lacking the original's depth and often suffering from poor longevity. Definitely a 'try before you buy' due to its divisive synthetic qualities.
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
| Citrus | 13% | 75% |
| Floral | 11% | 20% |
| Fruity | 11% | 40% |
| Green | 20% | 55% |
| Sweet | 13% | 25% |
| Warm | 13% | 50% |
| Woody | 21% | 75% |
| Earthy | 7% | 45% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 26% | 80% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers specifically calling it 'office and gym safe.' However, inconsistent performance reports, with some finding it light after initial projection, mean it might struggle for impact in formal or evening date settings.
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
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Bergamot, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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