Opens with a bright bergamot-ginger burst that reads more citrus-aromatic than aquatic, with sage adding a dry, slightly herbal edge that keeps it grounded rather than sweet. The heart softens through geranium and a white accord that smooths everything into a clean, skin-close freshness. Dry-down is ambergris-light — warm but restrained, more of a polished finish than a heavy base. Projection is moderate and well-behaved; sillage stays personal after the first hour. — A reliable warm-weather daily wear for someone who wants clean without going generic.
Fresh-aquatic composition adjacent to Y EDT; cleaner than the YSL, less sage presence.
No dupe here clears accuracy 7 — the best is Lattafa Haqeeqat at accuracy 6. This is a hard scent to clone, so the original still holds a real edge over the budget field. Worth it if the exact accord is what you're after.
The top dupe of Yves Saint Laurent's Y EDT is Haqeeqat by Lattafa, scoring 6/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $20, it's a 60% match to the $95 original — saving roughly $75 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Y EDT so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Y EDT is Haqeeqat by Lattafa — a Close, with tells match (6/10 accuracy, longevity 7/10). 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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