Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours: released in 2021, rose, patchouli and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours dupe we found is Jason Wu Velvet Rouge — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Wu Velvet Rouge | 83% | about $40 (−84%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Narciso Rodriguez for Her Eau de Parfum | 80% | about $95 (−61%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli | 78% | about $210 (−14%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Yves Saint Laurent Elle | 76% | about $225 (−8%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense | 71% | about $90 (−63%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar floral and patchouli-driven depth reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, offering a smooth and approachable profile.
It shares its rose and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 116 community ratings.
Leans into similar musky floral territory as Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, anchored by a prominent rose and patchouli heart.
It shares its musky, rose and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 13,761 community ratings.
Features a prominent woody patchouli core that runs parallel to the refined structure of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours.
It shares its woody, patchouli and rose accords with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,432 community ratings.
Delivers a bold profile with notable presence, sitting somewhat adjacent to the rich character of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours.
It shares its rose, patchouli and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,471 community ratings.
Belongs to the same designer family as Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, blending bright pink pepper accents with a rich patchouli foundation.
It shares its woody, floral and patchouli accords with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,295 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jason Wu Velvet Rouge, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours.
Jason Wu Velvet Rouge, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jason Wu Velvet Rouge saves you about $300 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-10-23.