Fragrances inspired by MYSLF L’Absolu Eau de Parfum
The original
MYSLF L’Absolu
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- MYSLF L’Absolu
- Myself Absolute For Men
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Orange Blossom, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambroxan, drops cardamom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Ginger, Orange Blossom, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cinnamon, drops floral notes
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Ginger, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds floral notes, drops amber and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Ginger, Orange Blossom, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and geranium, drops floral notes
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops citrus and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and clove, drops cardamom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds freesia and jasmine, drops cardamom and floral notes
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.