The top dupe of Yves Saint Laurent's Y is 9am Dive by Afnan, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $25, it's a 70% match to the $110 original — saving roughly $85 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.
Strong ambroxan and woody core similar to Y's mineral-clean signature, though slightly less spiced and with less pronounced ginger opening. Dossier's version reads drier and more austere, missing Y's subtle sweetness.
Strong ambroxan and woody core similar to Y's mineral-clean signature, though slightly less spiced and with less pronounced ginger opening. Dossier's version reads drier and more austere, missing Y's subtle sweetness.
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Reddit-cited: Afnan 9am Dive or Lattafa Fakhar which are both great clones of YSL Y.
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Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Y is Ambroxan Wood by Dossier (accuracy 7/10, longevity 6/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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