Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Y Eau de Parfum bottle Y
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Chicago Eau de Parfum bottle Chicago

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Chicago
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y
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.
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Our Verdict - Chicago
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Y for Men EDP (2018) - apple, sage and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 13%
Floral 12% 10%
Fruity 7% 10%
Green 22% 22%
Sweet 10% 13%
Warm 14% 16%
Woody 20% 23%
Earthy 12% 7%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 25% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EdP
Chicago EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 25% vs 38%
Ginger 25% vs 31%
Bergamot 24% vs 29%
Only in Y
Juniper 25%
Shared Notes
Sage 37% vs 40%
Geranium 29% vs 31%
Only in Y
Lavender 33%
Only in Chicago
Juniper 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 19% vs 19%
Amberwood 17% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 21%
Cedar 16% vs 26%

Accords

Y Chicago
95%
Aromatic
75%
85%
Fresh Spicy
70%
75%
Woody
85%
70%
Herbal
60%
Citrus
45%
Amber
55%
Fruity
55%
30%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
95%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
70%
Woody shared
75%
85%
70%
Citrus shared
60%
45%
55%
55%
30%
30%

Performance

Y Chicago
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Chicago

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Apple-sage-amberwood versatile across seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office, casual, date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
96%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Apple, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y
Chicago
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