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Y EDP dupes and clones

3 community-cited clones of Yves Saint Laurent’s Y EDP (aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, fougere), ranked by how close the community rates them — with prices, longevity and honest notes so you can keep the scent and lose the price tag.

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Y EDP is a men’s fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent, built around aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, fougere. Its note breakdown reads top: apple, ginger, bergamot; heart: sage, juniper, geranium; base: tonka bean, cedar, vetiver, amberwood. At about $135 it is one of the more cloned scents in the hobby, which is exactly why so many budget houses have taken a run at it.

The 3 best Y EDP clones, ranked

Clone	House	Match	Price	Longevity	Notes	Shop
Fakhar Black Men	Lattafa	82	~$25 / 100ml	8-10h	most-cited Y EDP alternative; slightly warmer and less bright but close enough that most won't notice, strong performance	Shop ›
Ventana Pour Homme	Armaf	75	~$25 / 100ml	7-9h	drier take with more sage and vetiver and less tonka sweetness; nearest to Y's refined heart	Shop ›
Daarej Pour Homme	Rasasi	70	~$30 / 100ml	6-8h	sharper, greener bergamot/sage direction; not a 1:1 clone but captures the clean-masculine feel	Shop ›

Closest match: Fakhar Black Men (Lattafa) at ~82%. Best budget: Fakhar Black Men at ~$25. Longest lasting: Fakhar Black Men (8-10h).

How much you save

The original runs about $135 for 100ml. The cheapest community-cited clone, Fakhar Black Men by Lattafa, is about $25 — roughly 81% less. Per millilitre that is about $1.35 down to $0.25. Skin chemistry decides the last 10%, so sample before you commit to a full bottle.

Try it yourself

Open Y EDP in the dupe finder to see every clone side by side with similarity, longevity and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent scents. New here? Read clone houses explained first.

FAQ

What is the closest dupe to Y EDP?
The most-cited Y EDP clone is Fakhar Black Men by Lattafa, rated around 82% similar by the community, at roughly $25.

Is there a cheap Y EDP dupe?
Yes. Fakhar Black Men by Lattafa is about $25 for 100ml, one of the most affordable Y EDP alternatives that still tracks the original.

Are Y EDP dupes legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded fragrance inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent; they do not copy branding.

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