Y Eau de Parfum vs Fakhar Black

How does the $22 dupe stack up against the $120 original?

Original

Y Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

$120 / 100mL
$1.20/mL

Notes

Top: apple, bergamot, ginger
Heart: sage, juniper berries, geranium
Base: tonka bean, cedar, amberwood, vetiver
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Dupe — 8/10 Match

Fakhar Black

Lattafa

$22 / 100mL
$0.22/mL

Notes

Top: apple, bergamot, ginger
Heart: lavender, sage, juniper berries
Base: tonka bean, cedar, amberwood, vetiver
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Y Eau de Parfum Fakhar Black Winner
Price $120 $22 Fakhar Black
Price per mL $1.20 $0.22 Fakhar Black
Longevity 8 hours
Sillage Strong
Similarity 8/10
Value Rating 10/10

The Verdict

A rock-solid Y EDP alternative at a fraction of the cost. Great for daily office wear.

Pros

  • Fresh and versatile daily driver
  • Strong projection for the price
  • Apple-sage accord is well executed

Cons

  • Slightly more synthetic in the opening
  • Less refined ginger note than Y EDP
You save $98 (82% off) by choosing Fakhar Black over Y Eau de Parfum.

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