Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Le Labo Ylang 49: released in 2015, woody, earthy and yellow floral, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe?

The closest Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe we found is Clinique Aromatics Elixir — 84% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo Ylang 49 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Le Labo Ylang 49Projection
1Clinique Aromatics Elixir84%about $95* (−71%)9h vs 7h9/10
2Cartier La Panthère Parfum84%about $145 (−55%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme80%about $35* (−89%)8h vs 7h8/10
4Estée Lauder Knowing79%about $55* (−83%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Aramis 90079%about $40* (−88%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Clinique Aromatics Elixir — 84% scent match

    A masterclass in earthy oakmoss and patchouli that echoes the vintage chypre soul of Le Labo Ylang 49.

    It shares its woody, earthy and warm spicy accords with Le Labo Ylang 49, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 6,767 community ratings.

  2. Cartier La Panthère Parfum — 84% scent match

    Combines a lush floral heart with a rich chypre dry-down that feels right at home alongside Le Labo Ylang 49.

    It shares its mossy, earthy and woody accords with Le Labo Ylang 49, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,557 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme — 80% scent match

    Evokes the earthy, mossy floral chypre character of Le Labo Ylang 49, offering a bold and grounded profile at a fraction of the price.

    It shares its white floral, patchouli and woody accords with Le Labo Ylang 49, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 302 community ratings.

  4. Estée Lauder Knowing — 79% scent match

    A classic woody-earthy chypre that shares the dense patchouli and mossy complexity characteristic of Le Labo Ylang 49.

    It shares its woody, earthy and warm spicy accords with Le Labo Ylang 49, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,966 community ratings.

  5. Aramis 900 — 79% scent match

    Shares a similar green, herbal, and woody chypre structure reminiscent of Le Labo Ylang 49, leaning into classic oakmoss territory.

    It shares its woody, earthy and warm spicy accords with Le Labo Ylang 49, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,075 community ratings.

Which Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe is cheapest?

Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Le Labo Ylang 49.

Which Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe lasts longest?

Clinique Aromatics Elixir, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Le Labo Ylang 49.

Which Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe is closest to the original?

Clinique Aromatics Elixir, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clinique Aromatics Elixir saves you about $335 a year against Le Labo Ylang 49. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Le Labo Ylang 49 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Clinique Aromatics Elixir (8.7h), Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme (8.2h) and Estée Lauder Knowing (8.2h) — 3 of 5.

Le Labo Ylang 49 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.