Myself - 465

No. 465 opens with a bright, energising burst of bergamot that immediately signals the modern-masculine territory of YSL's MYSLF, before an orange blossom heart brings in the clean-yet-sensual floral twist the original is celebrated for. This transition is handled reasonably well here, though it lacks some of the real thing's remarkable finesse in how the citrus and floral notes interlock. The base leans on patchouli and Ambroxan for a contrasted, textured woody-warm finish, aiming for that sleek, enduring trail MYSLF is known for, but the drydown reads a touch flatter and less radiant, with the Ambroxan sitting more as a generic warm-woody backdrop than the layered depth of the designer version. Performance is respectable for a budget scent, hitting several hours of wear, though it doesn't quite match the 7-9 hour staying power reviewers report for the original. A solid, wearable everyday option for anyone drawn to the fresh-citrus-meets-warm-woods idea without needing the exact YSL execution.