Fragrances inspired by MYSLF Eau de Parfum
The original
MYSLF
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
MYSLF and Mindset share a similar DNA, but diverge in quality and price.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Ambroxan, Bergamot
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Mindset when
You're on a tight budget and need an affordable option.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Ambroxan, Bergamot
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber, drops ambroxan
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without ambroxan
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and geranium, drops ambroxan
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar profile of citrus, white florals, and a woody base, MYSLF distinguishes itself with a smoother, more refined composition and superior longevity.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds geranium and lavender, drops ambroxan
Choose Dubai Nights Midnight when
You want a similar scent at a fraction of the cost.
Our verdict
While both MYSLF and Aromatic Bergamot share citrusy and woody profiles, they cater to different preferences.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cedar, drops ambroxan and orange blossom
Choose Aromatic Bergamot when
You want a versatile, budget-friendly daily scent.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Orange Blossom, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and pepper
Our verdict
MYSLF is the safer premium pick, smoother, more polished and better suited to all-day wear.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds apple and elemi, drops ambroxan and bergamot
Choose Blue Temptation when
You want the cheaper option.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambergris and geranium, drops ambroxan and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ambroxan and orange blossom
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds basil and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.