By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday: released in 2018, leather, fruity and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale | 82% | about $20 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Olfactive Studio Close Up | 78% | about $80 (−57%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold | 73% | about $110 (−41%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Antinomie Révolte Délicate | 76% | about $150 (−19%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
This fragrance captures a similar fruity and leather-forward character, offering a surprisingly sophisticated profile that echoes the essence of the reference at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its fruity, leather and sweet accords with By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday, opens on Raspberry too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,135 community ratings.
A complex and moody composition that shares the smoky, animalic, and sweet leather nuances found in the reference, providing a distinct yet familiar olfactory experience.
It shares its sweet and white floral accords with By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 715 community ratings.
While leaning into different woods, it evokes a similar dark, smoky, and resinous atmosphere that aligns well with the leather-heavy profile of the reference.
It shares its sweet accords with By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 202 community ratings.
A nuanced composition that touches on similar smoky and leather-centric themes, providing a balanced and evocative alternative for those who enjoy the reference's character.
It shares its sweet, rose and fruity accords with By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 30 community ratings.
Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday.
Olfactive Studio Close Up, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday.
Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday itself sells from $183.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale saves you about $240 a year against By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Olfactive Studio Close Up comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
By Kilian Yes I Was Madly In Love, But That Was Yesterday notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.