Lattafa Perfumes
Fakhar Black
“Apple, lavender and amberwood cut the way YSL Y does it, for a fraction of the price. Sharp, clean, and it holds up in real heat.”
The take
What works
- ●The YSL Y structure at a fraction of the cost
- ●Sharp and clean enough for real heat
- ●Quality well beyond its price bracket
Trade-offs
- ●Wants a few weeks in the bottle before it performs
- ●Thinner through the woods than what it copies
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Notes
Performance
Fit
Best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall works too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 98%, best
- Summer, 100%, best
- Fall, 69%, works
- Winter, 32%
- Day, 98%, best
- Night, 59%
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
YSL
Y Eau de Parfum
- Very close
YSL
Y Eau de Toilette
- Very close
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Odyssey Mega
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Y Live
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Y Le Parfum
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Y Le Parfum (2025)
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Najdia
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Hunter Intense
Rayhaan
Pacific
YSL
L'Homme Le Parfum
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Al Nashama Caprice
Fr. Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fakhar Black a good YSL Y Eau de Parfum dupe?
86% similarity to Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $20–$30 vs Yves Saint Laurent's $100–$130, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Fakhar Black smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Toilette (78%), Armaf Odyssey Mega (78%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (63%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Fakhar Black last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Fakhar Black?
Fakhar Black is best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall works too. It suits everyday wear, the office, and date nights.
Is Fakhar Black worth it?
At $20–$30, yes for this tier. The YSL Y structure at a fraction of the cost. Sharp and clean enough for real heat.