Yves Saint Laurent
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Rich orange blossom and bourbon vanilla with patchouli warmth
Main accords: white floral, vanilla, woody, citrus, amber, sweet. 2024 · Eau de Parfum
Widely agreedBujairami
Extra Pulse
Sits right in the middle of the field — neither the soapier reading some clones give nor the tea-forward one others go for. Second only to Montagne Imaginary in a four-person blind strip test, and in a separate six-way blind test one taster picked it as their favourite of the lot.
Ranking 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.
Bujairami Extra Pulse is widely sold as a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum. Sits right in the middle of the field — neither the soapier reading some clones give nor the tea-forward one others go for. Second only to Montagne Imaginary in a four-person blind strip test, and in a separate six-way blind test one taster picked it as their favourite of the lot.
Bujairami Extra Pulse is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. Sits right in the middle of the field — neither the soapier reading some clones give nor the tea-forward one others go for. Second only to Montagne Imaginary in a four-person blind strip test, and in a separate six-way blind test one taster picked it as their favourite of the lot.
Yes, though only one: Bujairami Extra Pulse. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
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 Bujairami Extra Pulse, for instance: Sits right in the middle of the field — neither the soapier reading some clones give nor the tea-forward one others go for. Second only to Montagne Imaginary in a four-person blind strip test, and in a separate six-way blind test one taster picked it as their favourite of the lot.
Rich orange blossom and bourbon vanilla with patchouli warmth It opens on Black Pepper.
MYSLF Le Parfum is a richer, more intense take on YSL's modern pillar fragrance. The original MYSLF was built around orange blossom and vanilla; this version pushes both further while adding more patchouli and amber to the base. The opening is a burst of spicy black pepper that quickly gives way to a lush orange blossom heart — still the star of the composition. In the drydown, bourbon vanilla and amber create a warm, enveloping sweetness that is tempered by dry patchouli. It feels more evening-appropriate than the original. Performance is improved too, pushing 8-10 hours with good projection. Best suited for fall and winter nights out, though the white floral element keeps it from feeling too heavy. A genuine upgrade for anyone who liked the original but wanted more staying power and depth.