Widely agreedRasasi
Hawas Thunder
At least 80 percent there, but lighter — less sweet and less dense than the original, which makes it read fresher. Owners say something is missing in the drydown, possibly the patchouli.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu dupes
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
What Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu smells like
Deep orange blossom and dark vanilla with rich amber woods
- Top
- Bergamot · Ginger · Cardamom
- Heart
- Orange Blossom · Neroli
- Base
- Patchouli · Amberwood · Musk
Main accords: white floral, citrus, warm spicy, aromatic, woody, patchouli. 2025 · Eau de Parfum
What smells like Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu
Widely agreedRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin.
What each of these dupes
What is Rasasi Hawas Thunder a dupe of?
Rasasi Hawas Thunder is widely sold as a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu. At least 80 percent there, but lighter — less sweet and less dense than the original, which makes it read fresher. Owners say something is missing in the drydown, possibly the patchouli.
Common questions about Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu dupes
What is the closest dupe to Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu?
Rasasi Hawas Thunder is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. At least 80 percent there, but lighter — less sweet and less dense than the original, which makes it read fresher. Owners say something is missing in the drydown, possibly the patchouli.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu?
Yes, though only one: Rasasi Hawas Thunder. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
Do Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Rasasi Hawas Thunder, for instance: At least 80 percent there, but lighter — less sweet and less dense than the original, which makes it read fresher. Owners say something is missing in the drydown, possibly the patchouli.
What does Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu smell like?
Deep orange blossom and dark vanilla with rich amber woods It opens on Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom.
About Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu
MYSLF L'Absolu is the latest and most intense version of YSL's MYSLF line. Building on the orange blossom and vanilla DNA of the original, this version pushes deeper with richer amber, more prominent woods, and a darker overall character. An evening fragrance for fall and winter. Still new, with limited reviews available, but early impressions suggest it is the most niche-leaning entry in the MYSLF family.