Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk: released in 2016, amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk dupe we found is Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia — 87% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia | 87% | about $10 (−96%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Sharquiah | 85% | about $5 (6 ml) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition | 83% | about $40* (−82%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud | 82% | about $45* (−80%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Shades Wood | 81% | about $25 (−89%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm spicy rose, resinous amber, and deep musky character of Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 107 community ratings.
Offers a rich, sweet blend of spicy rose, dark resins, and woody musk in the same oriental vein as Exquisite Musk.
It shares its amber, rose and balsamic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 500 community ratings.
Combines warm cinnamon, soft rose, and amber resins to create a cozy, spicy-oriental profile reminiscent of Exquisite Musk.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,379 community ratings.
Delivers an opulent combination of sweet rose, warm amber, and deep woods that aligns with the rich feel of YSL Exquisite Musk.
It shares its rose and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,918 community ratings.
Captures a bold fusion of spiced rose, patchouli, and earthy woods sharing the oriental warmth of Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk.
It shares its fresh spicy, rose and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 528 community ratings.
Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk.
Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia saves you about $310 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk. Both priced at 100 ml; 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, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.