Yves Saint Laurent Y Live: released in 2019, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Y Live dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black — 90% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $105 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Y Live dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Live | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 90% | about $25* (−76%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Yves Saint Laurent Y | 85% | about $90* (−14%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Valentino Uomo Born in Roma | 84% | about $85* (−19%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rabanne Invictus | 81% | about $75* (−29%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Together Eau de Toilette For Him | 80% | about $40 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the vibrant citrus and clean aromatic character of Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, carrying a similarly bright and versatile daily presence.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 8,202 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the core DNA in Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, featuring a clean and aromatic signature.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 4,982 community ratings.
In the same family as Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, offering a lively blend of aromatic woods and spicy freshness.
It shares its woody, aromatic and herbal accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 8,067 community ratings.
Presents a similarly energetic and fresh-spicy aura reminiscent of the dynamic spirit of Yves Saint Laurent Y Live.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 15,589 community ratings.
Blends crisp citrus and aromatic woods in a way that feels reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Y Live.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh accords with Yves Saint Laurent Y Live, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 515 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Yves Saint Laurent Y Live.
Rabanne Invictus, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Yves Saint Laurent Y Live.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black saves you about $115 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Y Live. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rabanne Invictus comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Live notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.