Fragrances inspired by Y Eau de Toilette
The original
Y
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Musk, Cedar, Ginger
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Y by YSL and Yeah! by Maison Alhambra share a similar aromatic, citrus profile, but diverge significantly in quality and performance.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Vetiver, Geranium, Cedar
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amberwood and frankincense
Choose Yeah! when
You want a refined and long-lasting fragrance experience.
Our verdict
While both share a fresh, spicy, and aromatic profile, Y by YSL leans into a brighter, more modern, and clean aesthetic with its crisp aldehydes, while Why by Privezarah offers a spicier, warmer take...
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Ginger, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and frankincense, drops aldehydes and ambergris
Choose Why when
You prefer a brighter, cleaner, and more modern scent.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Ginger, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and frankincense, drops aldehydes and ambergris
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Ginger
The main difference
Adds juniper, drops aldehydes and ambergris
Our verdict
Y by YSL and Lattafa's Fakhar Black share a similar DNA, but their execution differs significantly.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Ginger, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amberwood and juniper, drops aldehydes and ambergris
Choose Fakhar Black when
You prefer a higher quality, more refined scent.
Our verdict
YSL's Y EDT and Lattafa's Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition share a similar aromatic, fresh, and citrusy profile.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops aldehydes and ambergris
Choose Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition when
You want a reliable, high-quality fragrance.
Our verdict
Y by YSL and Lattafa's Malik Al Tayoor share a similar aromatic-citrus DNA, but diverge in overall profile and price.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Bergamot, Apple, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops cashmeran and clary sage
Choose Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated when
You want a more refined, premium scent.
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.