Papa James Yen is a unisex citrus, sweet, woody and powdery fragrance, released in 2025.
It opens with Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, a heart of Floral Notes and Vanilla, and dries down to Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather.
On skin it lasts around 7 hours, projects 8/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Papa James Yen.
Evokes the sweet and fruity warmth of Papa James Yen, leaning into a similar rich floral and woody character.
Papa James Yen is a unisex citrus, sweet, woody and powdery fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, a heart of Floral Notes and Vanilla, and dries down to Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather.
On skin, Papa James Yen lasts around 7 hours on skin, projects 8/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to Papa James Yen is Hugo Boss Boss Alive Intense with an estimated similarity of 91%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Hugo Boss Boss Alive Intense, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Papa James Yen.
Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Beyond for Her, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Papa James Yen.
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