9am Dive
Price
$25–$50
Community-reported
Accuracy
Close, with tells
6/10
Longevity
7/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jun 2026
Reddit-cited: Afnan 9am Dive or Lattafa Fakhar which are both great clones of YSL Y.
Office SafeCasual
masculine
Other retailers · Yves Saint Laurent
What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Ginger and cardamom arrive sharp and slightly medicinal in the opening, cutting through any sweetness before the ambroxan takes over — and it really takes over. The heart settles into that mineral-clean, skin-amplifying ambroxan signature backed by dry cedarwood and a whisper of iris, giving it a polished, almost soapy quality. Vanilla keeps the dry-down from going austere, adding just enough warmth to round out the vetiver's earthiness. Projection is confident without being aggressive; sillage lingers close to skin after a few hours — a versatile year-round office and date-night fragrance for someone who wants clean masculinity with actual depth.
The Scent File Pick
Dossier
Aromatic Pineapple
$29
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.
Community-reported
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
6/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Apr 2026
Reddit single-source
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Is the original worth it?
Is Yves Saint Laurent Y worth $110?
The best match, Dossier Aromatic Pineapple, scores a provisional accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. If this scent is a signature you wear constantly, the original keeps a real edge on precision; if you just want the vibe for a fraction of the price, the dupe does the job.
Save ~$81 with the dupeOriginal $110
The top dupe of Yves Saint Laurent's Y is Aromatic Pineapple by Dossier, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 6/10 for longevity. At $29, it's a 70% match to the $110 original — saving roughly $81 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 Y?
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Y is Aromatic Pineapple by Dossier — a Close, with tells match (7/10 accuracy, longevity 6/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
How are Y 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 Y 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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