Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe — cheaper alternatives

Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud: released in 2025, leather, violet and oud, about 9h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe?

The closest Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe we found is Gucci Guilty Absolute — 85% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $340 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime OudProjection
1Gucci Guilty Absolute85%about $80 (−76%)7h vs 9h5/10
2Dior Fahrenheit85%about $95 (−72%)7h vs 9h8/10
3Byredo Sellier83%about $320 (−6%)7h vs 9h8/10
4Dior Oud Ispahan82%about $345 (+1%)9h vs 9h8/10
5Dior Purple Oud81%about $225 (−34%)7h vs 9h8/10
  1. Gucci Guilty Absolute — 85% scent match

    Shares a heavy emphasis on dry leather and animalic nuances reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, built on a robust woody foundation.

    It shares its leather, animalic and smoky accords with Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, opens on Leather too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 6,865 community ratings.

  2. Dior Fahrenheit — 85% scent match

    Evokes the distinct leather and violet character found in Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, though with a brighter petrol-infused opening.

    It shares its leather, animalic and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 23,061 community ratings.

  3. Byredo Sellier — 83% scent match

    Features a heavy, uncompromising leather and smoky accord that sits comfortably in the same family as Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud.

    It shares its leather, smoky and animalic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 831 community ratings.

  4. Dior Oud Ispahan — 82% scent match

    Explores a similar majestic interplay of deep oud and animalic warmth as Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, though wrapped in heavier florals.

    It shares its oud and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 2,679 community ratings.

  5. Dior Purple Oud — 81% scent match

    Delivers a punchy oud-centric experience that resonates with the intense dark woodiness found in Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud.

    It shares its oud and leather accords with Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 813 community ratings.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe is cheapest?

Gucci Guilty Absolute, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe lasts longest?

Dior Oud Ispahan, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe is closest to the original?

Gucci Guilty Absolute, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolute saves you about $380 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud. 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.

Will a Yves Saint Laurent Cuir Sublime Oud dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Dior Oud Ispahan (9.0h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-21.