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 fragrance community rates them — with prices, longevity and honest notes so you can keep the scent and lose the price tag.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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, sillage and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent scents. New to these houses? 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 fragrance 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 clones legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded fragrance inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent profile; they do not copy branding.
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