Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery: released in 2017, rose, fresh spicy and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $155 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud | 88% | about $40 (−74%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World B Satin Oud | 87% | about $20 (−87%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 82% | about $15 (−90%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Michael Kors Starlight Shimmer | 78% | about $25 (−84%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Qasamat Mohraf Oud Moattar | 80% | about $30 (−81%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares a powerful, resinous rose-and-oud profile that evokes the deep, spicy character of Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery.
It shares its oud and rose accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 4,023 community ratings.
Provides a dense, sweet rose-and-oud experience that closely mirrors the opulent, spicy-floral character of the reference.
It shares its rose, oud and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 114 community ratings.
A warm, spicy, and woody composition that mirrors the amber-heavy, floral-oud intensity found in the reference scent.
It shares its amber, oud and rose accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Captures a similar balance of deep rose and warm, musky undertones, making it a accessible alternative to the reference.
It shares its rose, amber and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 270 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated blend of rose and spices that sits in the same family as the reference, providing a similar dark floral experience.
It shares its rose, oud and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 86 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud saves you about $170 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery. 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, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.