Is The Parfum Hub Oslo 91 a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Y Le Parfum
- Oslo 91
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A sophisticated, powerful evolution of the Y DNA, this Parfum is for those wanting a bolder, woodsier, and more masculine edge without losing the signature freshness. Best for autumn and nights out.
Oslo 91 replicates Y Le Parfum's apple-ginger-lavender fougere structure closely, and the sharp opening comes through well, but the original's tonka-olibanum base gives it a resinous depth this version trades for a simpler woody-amber finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The coniferous woods, patchouli, and spicy elements make this especially suited for cooler weather and crisp autumn days. While wearable in spring, it can feel heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Y Le Parfum Parfum's bold woody signature projects confidence for date nights and formal events, while its freshness keeps it versatile for casual wear. It is less suited for sport or gym due to its intensity.
Seasons
The resinous woody-fougere base is best suited to cooler months where its intensity feels appropriate rather than heavy.
Occasions
Sharp and structured enough for the office and formal settings, less suited to relaxed casual 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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Aldehydes, Apple, Ginger
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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