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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Y
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This YSL Y dupe is a divisive one. Many hail it as an impressive, affordable clone, even preferring it to the original. Others complain of poor performance and a harsh, cheap opening. For the price, it's worth a punt for dedicated fans of the scent profile, but don't expect miracles.
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 | 14% | 75% |
| Floral | 9% | 20% |
| Fruity | 10% | 40% |
| Green | 22% | 55% |
| Sweet | 12% | 25% |
| Warm | 17% | 50% |
| Woody | 22% | 75% |
| Earthy | 8% | 45% |
| Animalic | 1% | 10% |
| Fresh | 25% | 80% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and the gym, with many reviewers recommending it for these settings. While some find it office-appropriate, its sometimes-harsh opening and variable performance push it lower for formal occasions and dates where consistent projection is key.
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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