1 clone found
Black Tie Affair
by Alexandria Fragrances
~$35–55
Tuxedo, from YSL's niche Le Vestiaire des Parfums line, is a dark, classy spicy-woody unisex scent — smoked patchouli, vanilla and an ambergris warmth with an incense/leather edge, built for formal, date-night wear. It's expensive and semi-exclusive, so the community has long pointed to one clone: Alexandria Fragrances' Black Tie Affair, near-universally called their 'take on Tuxedo' and praised for nailing the drydown. Reviewers note the opening runs a bit harsh/chemical and misses the original's top-note sparkle, but once it settles the smoky-patchouli/vanilla base is very close and it lasts well. It's the single well-established Tuxedo dupe — no other name recurs with enough weight to rank.
Questions
- What is the cheapest dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo?
- Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair is the cheapest community-vetted dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, typically around $35–55.
- What is the closest clone to Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo?
- Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair is the community's top pick, rated a high match.
- How many dupes of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo are there?
- 1 community-vetted dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo: Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair.
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