Lattafa YSL Dupes

Our Lattafa YSL alternatives are for anyone who loves the fresh, aromatic style of Yves Saint Laurent’s Y line (bright citrus and ginger, a clean lavender heart and a warm woody base) but not the designer price. The best bottle to start with is Lattafa Fakhar, the black-and-silver bottle made in the style of YSL Y EDP. It is clean enough for the office and polished enough for a wedding.

Where to start

• Fakhar – green apple, ginger and bergamot, then lavender, sage and geranium over tonka, cedar and vetiver. An alternative to YSL Y EDP that runs slightly sweeter, with the lavender more to the fore.
• Fakhar Platin (also sold as Fakhar Platinum) – bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, then guava, lavender and ginger over incense, palo santo and sandalwood. It is built on the frame of YSL Y L’Elixir, with a sweet tropical guava the YSL does not have. People tend to love the guava or dislike it, so it suits warm weather and the gym more than the boardroom.

Which Fakhar is which?

Lattafa sells several unrelated fragrances under the Fakhar name. For the classic YSL Y style, choose the original Fakhar. Choose Fakhar Platin if you want a fruitier, smokier summer take. Always check the notes, not just the name on the bottle.

Before you judge a new bottle

Both open sharp for the first few minutes, and that settles quickly. They also improve after a few weeks’ rest in a cool, dark place. Our Lattafa maceration guide explains why.

Every bottle is 100% authentic Lattafa. Royal Scents is not affiliated with Yves Saint Laurent. All orders get free tracked UK delivery, are dispatched within 24 hours and come with 30-day returns.