Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe — cheaper alternatives

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme: released in 2006, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe?

The closest Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe we found is English Laundry Riviera — 87% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent L'HommeProjection
1English Laundry Riviera87%about $35* (−53%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Trussardi Riflesso84%about $45* (−40%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Michael Jordan Flight81%about $30* (−60%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Lacoste Fragrances L'Homme Lacoste79%about $50* (−33%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Zara D Collection77%about $25 (−67%)5h vs 5h5/10
  1. English Laundry Riviera — 87% scent match

    This fragrance captures the crisp, aromatic ginger and citrus energy of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme with a clean, sophisticated finish.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 452 community ratings.

  2. Trussardi Riflesso — 84% scent match

    Evokes the same woody, aromatic charm found in Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, leaning into a slightly more modern and polished profile.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,277 community ratings.

  3. Michael Jordan Flight — 81% scent match

    Offers a budget-friendly take on the fresh, spicy, and woody character that defines the experience of wearing Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 170 community ratings.

  4. Lacoste Fragrances L'Homme Lacoste — 79% scent match

    Shares a similar fresh, spicy, and clean aesthetic to Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, making it a versatile and accessible daily scent.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,084 community ratings.

  5. Zara D Collection — 77% scent match — discontinued

    Provides a light, aromatic, and citrus-forward impression that sits in the same family as the original Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

    It shares its fresh, vanilla and citrus accords with Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 64 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe is cheapest?

Zara D Collection, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

Which Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe lasts longest?

Trussardi Riflesso, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

Which Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe is closest to the original?

English Laundry Riviera, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme itself sells from €59.9 at partnered retailers.

How much does a Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — English Laundry Riviera saves you about $60 a year against Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme. 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.

Will a Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Trussardi Riflesso comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.