Fragrances inspired by Tuxedo Eau de Parfum
The original
Tuxedo
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Suits by Fragrance World is a near-identical clone of YSL's Tuxedo, but at a fraction of the price.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Suits when
You want the Tuxedo DNA on a tight budget.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Despite sharing almost identical notes and accords, YSL's Tuxedo and Armaf's Tag Him Uomo Nero differ significantly in price and performance.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Adds lavender and lemon
Choose Tag Him Uomo Nero when
You want a bold fragrance at a budget price.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Without lily of the valley
Our verdict
Tuxedo and Ighwa share a similar DNA, but the YSL offers a smoother, more refined experience overall.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Adds amber xtreme and cedar, drops ambergris and bergamot
Choose Ighwa when
You are on a budget but want a similar scent profile.
Our verdict
Rifaaqat Adorn mirrors YSL's Tuxedo closely, sharing key patchouli, vanilla, and amber notes, but with notable differences.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Ambergris, Coriander
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops bergamot and lily of the valley
Choose Rifaaqat Adorn when
You want a very affordable alternative.
Our verdict
While both share a similar profile, Tuxedo leans into a smoother, more refined experience, justifying its luxury price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and balsam, drops ambergris and bergamot
Choose Turathi Brown when
You're on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds iris and leather, drops ambergris and coriander
Our verdict
Rifaaqat by Paris Corner and Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent both offer a unisex, spicy fragrance profile, but they cater to different audiences.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops cedar and elemi
Choose Rifaaqat when
You prefer budget-friendly fragrances.
Our verdict
Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent and The Tux by Maison Alhambra cater to the unisex fragrance lover but at different price points and with distinct olfactory profiles.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and floral notes, drops ambergris and bergamot
Choose The Tux when
You're looking for a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and ginger, drops ambergris and bergamot
Our verdict
Tuxedo and Kismet share a similar spicy-patchouli core, but diverge significantly in price and perceived quality.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and coffee, drops ambergris and bergamot
Choose Kismet when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
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.