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Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo
Yves Saint Laurent·Original $185

Best Tuxedo Dupes

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Bergamot cuts through first — bright, almost sharp — before cardamom and iris pull it into cool, powdery territory. The heart is where it earns its name: oud and sandalwood lock together into something dark and structured, neither too smoky nor too sweet. Amber and vanilla ease in during the dry-down, softening the wood without tipping into dessert territory. Projection is confident without being aggressive; sillage lingers as a warm, slightly spiced skin scent. — Best worn evenings in fall or winter by anyone who wants formal-adjacent without smelling like everyone else in the room.

The Scent File Pick
Afnan Turathi Brown
Afnan

Turathi Brown

$30–$45

Community-cited Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo alternative. Source quote: "Tuxedo → Turathi Brown – Afnan"

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
7/10
Projection
8/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate
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Maison Alhambra Winsome
Price
$25–$40
Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
7/10
Projection
7/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

Community-cited Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo alternative. Source quote: "Compared tux/winsome to tuxedo. They are basically identical aside from performance"

EveningOffice Safe

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The top dupe of Yves Saint Laurent's Tuxedo is Turathi Brown by Afnan, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $30, it's a 70% match to the $185 original — saving roughly $155 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.

Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Tuxedo?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Tuxedo is Turathi Brown by Afnan (accuracy 7/10, longevity 7/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.

How are Tuxedo dupes scored?

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.

Are the dupe recommendations for Tuxedo sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings reflect community consensus only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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