Yves Saint Laurent Y: released in 2017, fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Y dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Y dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Y | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 88% | about $25* (−72%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan 9am Dive | 85% | about $30* (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | O Boticário Clash | 82% | about $35* (−61%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Thera Cosméticos Liber | 80% | about $30* (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | TUMI Awaken | 78% | about $55* (−39%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Captures the crisp, aromatic apple and ginger energy of Yves Saint Laurent Y, settling into a clean, versatile scent profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y, opens on Bergamot and Ginger too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,403 community ratings.
Offers a bright, modern citrus and herbal blend that mirrors the fresh, energetic spirit of Yves Saint Laurent Y with impressive longevity.
It shares its fruity, green and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y, opens on Lemon and Mint too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,181 community ratings.
A clean and aromatic composition that leans into the same fresh, green, and spicy territory as Yves Saint Laurent Y.
It shares its aromatic, fruity and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,510 community ratings.
Provides a balanced, everyday aromatic experience that evokes the crisp, aldehydic freshness found in Yves Saint Laurent Y.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y, opens on Aldehydes, Bergamot and Ginger too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 140 community ratings.
Features a sharp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a woody, aromatic base reminiscent of the modern masculine style of Yves Saint Laurent Y.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 303 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Yves Saint Laurent Y.
Thera Cosméticos Liber, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Yves Saint Laurent Y.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black saves you about $95 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Y. 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. Thera Cosméticos Liber comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Y notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.