Yves Saint Laurent Muse: released in 2025, aromatic, iris and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Muse dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré — 88% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Muse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Muse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré | 88% | about $55* (−77%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Odyssey Homme | 85% | about $25* (−90%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Imperial Purple | 85% | about $20* (−92%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Poudrée | 83% | about $25* (−90%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Massimo Dutti Tinted Twill | 87% | about $50 (−79%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Delivers a luxurious interplay of powdery vanilla, dark woods, and amber, echoing the mysterious warmth found in Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
It shares its vanilla, woody and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Muse, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,450 community ratings.
Features a rich combination of powdery iris, warm amber, and sweet vanilla, leaning into a similarly cozy yet elegant profile as Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Muse, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,119 community ratings.
Pairs sophisticated powdery iris with warm amberwood and smooth leather nuances, sharing a refined aromatic warmth with Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Muse, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 348 community ratings.
Emphasizes soft, powdery florals and a sweet vanilla-musk base, offering a gentler, airy interpretation of the soft powdery structure in Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Muse, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,301 community ratings.
Blends powdery iris with smooth vanilla and subtle woody tones, offering an understated aesthetic reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
It shares its woody, aromatic and iris accords with Yves Saint Laurent Muse, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 34 community ratings.
Zara Imperial Purple, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
Armaf Odyssey Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Muse.
Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré saves you about $270 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Muse. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Odyssey Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Muse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-03.