Fragrances inspired by Y Eau de Parfum
The original
Y
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar aromatic, fresh spicy, and woody profile, Y by YSL distinguishes itself with superior quality and refinement.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without frankincense and patchouli
Choose Fakhar Black when
You're on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambroxan, drops amberwood and patchouli
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without frankincense and lavender
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without frankincense and lavender
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without frankincense and lavender
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar aromatic and woody profile, Y by Yves Saint Laurent distinguishes itself with a smoother, more refined composition, justifying its premium price.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without lavender and patchouli
Choose Yeah! when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Bergamot, Sage
The main difference
Without amberwood and frankincense
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without frankincense and lavender
Our verdict
While both Y by YSL and Yeah! by Maison Alhambra capture the 'blue' fragrance profile, Y offers a more refined, balanced experience at a premium price.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 13 notes, including Lavender, Geranium, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amberwood and bergamot, drops aldehydes and grapefruit
Choose Yeah! when
You're on a budget but love 'blue' fragrances.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 13 notes, including Ginger, Tonka Bean, Juniper
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops lemon and mint
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds violet leaf, drops frankincense and lavender
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Bergamot, Sage
The main difference
Without apple and frankincense
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds clary sage and pineapple, drops apple and lavender
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Ginger, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and frankincense
What they share
Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Ginger, Bergamot, Sage
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amberwood and frankincense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Sage, Geranium
The main difference
Adds amber and woody notes, drops amberwood and apple
Our verdict
While both share aromatic, fresh, and woody qualities, Y by YSL leans into a brighter, more modern feel.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Sage, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops amberwood and apple
Choose Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition when
You're on a tight budget but want a similar vibe.
Our verdict
Y by Yves Saint Laurent and Fakhar Platin by Lattafa both explore aromatic, fresh spicy, and woody profiles, but they diverge significantly in execution and appeal.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender
The main difference
Adds cardamom and guava, drops amberwood and apple
Choose Fakhar Platin when
You are on a budget.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Ginger, Bergamot, Sage
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amberwood and apple
Our verdict
Y by Yves Saint Laurent and Mousuf Azure by Ard Al Zaafaran both share a fresh spicy and citrus profile, but they cater to different audiences.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and lime, drops amberwood and apple
Choose Mousuf Azure when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
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.