What changed
Owners report a batch break around mid-2022, with newer EDP stock reading weaker (roughly 6h vs 8–9h and a softer apple-sage opening) and 2024 reviews calling it thinner; it is contested (some insist only the EDT changed). YSL's 2025 "Y Le Parfum" arrived as a rounder, longer-lasting alternative.
Last reviewed Jun 2026Sources: Reddit r/fragrance, Fragrantica, Basenotes
These reports are community-aggregated and not confirmed by the brand. Batch variance can mean different bottles smell noticeably different; buyers should check batch codes when possible.
Listed notes
Want consistent quality?
Dupes target a fixed profile and don't ride a brand's reformulation cycle — if batch variance on the original is making you nervous, these are stable alternatives the community has scored:
- View all dupes →Maison AlhambraYeahSpot-on · 5/10 longevity · $20–$35
- View all dupes →LattafaFakhar BlackSpot-on · 9/10 longevity · $25–$40
- View all dupes →ArmafOdyssey MegaClose, with tells · 8/10 longevity · $30–$50
Or try something similar with no reformulation concerns
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