What Fakhar Black actually clones
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum is built around Apple, Ginger, Sage. Lattafa's Fakhar Black rebuilds its most recognisable part, Apple, Sage, Cedar, which is why it lands an 85% shared-note match at $30 instead of $110. We match it on shared notes and accords from first-party sources, labelled reported rather than brand-confirmed.
Where Fakhar Black differs from Y Eau de Parfum
The match is on the shared heart, Apple, Sage, Cedar, the part most people recognise. Beyond that, Fakhar Black doesn't carry Y Eau de Parfum's Ginger and Tonka, so expect those accents to read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down. If Ginger and Tonka are the part of Y Eau de Parfum you love most, this gets you close rather than all the way, so smell it on skin before you commit.
Who Fakhar Black is for
It sits in the Fresh family and leans Softer (estimated from the note profile, not a measured rating). If you reach for Y Eau de Parfum or scents like it and want the signature for a fraction of the price, Fakhar Black is the easy swap. The verdict: a close, confident match for $30.
Prices & notes reviewed September 2026. Note data is community-cited and being verified against licensed fragrance databases. Scents can reformulate over time. How we match dupes → · All Y Eau de Parfum dupes · Every dupe A–Z
Common questions
What is Lattafa Fakhar Black a dupe of?
Lattafa Fakhar Black is a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum. It shares Apple, Sage, Cedar, the notes that make Y Eau de Parfum recognisable, for $30 instead of $110.
Is Lattafa Fakhar Black a good Y Eau de Parfum dupe?
It's an 85% shared-note match, sharing Apple, Sage, Cedar. A dupe shares the key notes that make a scent recognisable; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
How much is Lattafa Fakhar Black?
About $30, versus $110 for Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum, so you save roughly $80.
What does Fakhar Black not copy from Y Eau de Parfum?
Fakhar Black matches Y Eau de Parfum on its shared heart, Apple, Sage, Cedar. It does not carry Y Eau de Parfum's Ginger and Tonka, so those accents read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down.
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