
DunescapeThe Scent File Pick
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.
We list it as a match for one original, Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP. Owners score it 7 for accuracy and 6 for longevity, from $30. The Scent File Pick for Y EDP is Armaf Dunescape.
Two separate scores, never averaged: how close it smells, and how long it lasts.
Against Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP, Armaf Odyssey Mega scores accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision.
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
Around 90% of Y EDP — a slightly sweeter, citrus-heavier opening that settles close to the original within half an hour.
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The first 3 of the other 7 matches we list for Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP, in our ranking.

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.

The most-cited YSL Y dupe on Reddit — even the name is a nod; bergamot-sage-amberwood accord is near-identical.

Opening is scary-close to Y EDP; the mid and drydown reveal the gap with more sweetness and the occasional synthetic edge. Strong performer.
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