Yeah
The most-cited YSL Y dupe on Reddit — even the name is a nod; bergamot-sage-amberwood accord is near-identical.
Accuracy8
Longevity5
$20–$35Buy on Amazon
Is Dunescape Worth It?
We list it as a match for one original, Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP. Owners score it 8 for accuracy and 7 for longevity, from $35. It is The Scent File Pick among the 8 we list for Y EDP.
You keep$95up to 73%
Accuracy8
Longevity7
Two separate scores, never averaged: how close it smells, and how long it lasts.
Is Armaf Dunescape ($35–$40) worth it?
Against Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP, Armaf Dunescape scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.
Why we list this match
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
- 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
An owner of both calls the difference from Y EDP indistinguishable; another reports about six hours of wear once the bottle has rested. Sold as an extrait.
“I’ve owned both YSL Y EDP and now this one and the difference is indistinguishable to my nose.”
- Source
- See it yourself
- reddit.com
- Evidence
- 2 owner reports
- Last checked
- Oct 2026
Wear Dunescape or Y EDP? Tell us how they compare. Reports like yours are what move a match up a level.
Other matches for Y EDP
The first 3 of the other 7 matches we list for Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP, in our ranking.
Odyssey Mega
Around 90% of Y EDP — a slightly sweeter, citrus-heavier opening that settles close to the original within half an hour.
Accuracy7
Longevity6
$30–$50Buy on Amazon
Fakhar Black
Opening is scary-close to Y EDP; the mid and drydown reveal the gap with more sweetness and the occasional synthetic edge. Strong performer.
Accuracy6
Longevity7
$25–$40Buy on Amazon
Armaf Dunescape — frequently asked
- What does Armaf Dunescape clone?
- Armaf Dunescape is community-matched to 1 original: Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP (accuracy 8/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
- Is Armaf Dunescape worth it?
- Against Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP, Armaf Dunescape scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify. It runs about $95 less than the original.
- How is Armaf Dunescape scored?
- Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.