Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir: released in 2024, fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $230 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 87% | about $25* (−89%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zimaya Abadi Opulent | 85% | about $20 (−91%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Odyssey Mega Man | 83% | about $30* (−87%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Zodiac Stratos | 81% | about $25 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Arabiyat Prestige Qissat Al Najah Kiamichi | 79% | about $30 (−87%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Captures the fresh, aromatic lavender and spicy character of the Y line with a clean, modern profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 7,403 community ratings.
Offers a dense, aromatic experience that leans into the darker, resinous facets reminiscent of the Y Elixir profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 128 community ratings.
Provides a bold, spicy, and aromatic scent profile that aligns well with the modern masculine aesthetic of the Y series.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,553 community ratings.
A crisp and herbal aromatic fragrance that echoes the fresh-spicy energy found in the Y collection.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 40 community ratings.
Delivers a sophisticated blend of aromatic lavender and warm spices that sits comfortably in the same family as Y Elixir.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 34 community ratings.
Zimaya Abadi Opulent, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir.
PARIS CORNER Zodiac Stratos, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir itself sells from €89.9 (60 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black saves you about $300 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir. 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. PARIS CORNER Zodiac Stratos comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-08-30.