Armaf
Odyssey Mega EDP
“Y EDP cloned into a thermos bottle — fresh, sage-driven, and absurdly cheap.”
Marketed to budget-minded buyers wanting the Y experience — Armaf's 2023 Y EDP clone from the Odyssey thermos-bottle line. A very close match to YSL Y Eau de Parfum at roughly 1/10 the price; a citrus-pineapple-sage-woody composition that captures Y's signature apple-ginger-juniper DNA without the designer markup.
The take
What works
- ●Apple-sage-amberwood combo achieves genuine freshness at $25
- ●Warm-weather daily driver — runs thin once it gets cold
- ●Projection and longevity that outperform the price
Trade-offs
- ●Not a specific dupe — more of a generic fresh-aromatic
- ●The 'Mega' name oversells the presence
Notes
Top
Orange
Bergamot
Lemon
Ginger
MintMid
Pineapple
Sage
Juniper
GeraniumBase
Musk
Cedar
Tonka Bean
VetiverPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Odyssey Mega a good YSL Y Eau de Parfum dupe?
91% similarity to Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $22–$28 vs Yves Saint Laurent's $110–$120, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Odyssey Mega smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Toilette (81%), Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache (75%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (67%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Odyssey Mega last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Odyssey Mega?
Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual.
Is Odyssey Mega worth it?
At $22–$28, yes for this tier. Apple-sage-amberwood combo achieves genuine freshness at $25. Warm-weather daily driver — runs thin once it gets cold.
Details
- Collection
- Odyssey