Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense: released in 2023, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Yeah! Parfum — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Yeah! Parfum | 90% | about $30* (−78%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rue Broca On Time Pour Homme | 87% | about $30* (−78%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Jack Of Clubs | 84% | about $25* (−81%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Odyssey Mega Man | 81% | about $30* (−78%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | French Avenue Pisces | 83% | about $40* (−70%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Captures the crisp ginger and aromatic lavender profile of Y Eau de Parfum Intense with a clean, woody finish that lingers throughout the day.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 332 community ratings.
Offers a bright, spicy opening reminiscent of the Y line, settling into a smooth, masculine blend of sage and earthy vetiver.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense, opens on Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Ginger too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 103 community ratings.
Provides a similar aromatic and fresh spicy experience, leaning into the herbal lavender and woody base notes found in the Y collection.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense, opens on Ginger and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 455 community ratings.
A fresh and spicy composition that evokes the same modern, clean energy as the Y series, perfect for daily wear.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense, opens on Bergamot and Ginger too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,553 community ratings.
This scent leans into the fresh, aromatic lavender and ginger notes that define the Y Eau de Parfum Intense experience.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 90 community ratings.
Fragrance World Jack Of Clubs, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense.
Rue Broca On Time Pour Homme, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense.
Maison Alhambra Yeah! Parfum, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Yeah! Parfum saves you about $155 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense. 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. Rue Broca On Time Pour Homme comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.