Perfume That Smells Like Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite
If you want a perfume that smells like Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite, Twenty Four reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
Scent comparison
| Original: Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite | Twenty Four | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper | Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper |
| Heart notes | Suede, Rose, Iris | Suede, Rose, Iris |
| Base notes | Amber, Sandalwood, Musk | Amber, Sandalwood, Musk |
| Scent family | Refined Suede Leather | Refined Suede Leather |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $70.00 |
Why it matches
Twenty Four tracks Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Suede, Rose. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 94%, both sitting in the Refined Suede Leather family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Twenty Four a good Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite dupe?
- Yes — Twenty Four overlaps Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite by about 93.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Suede). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Twenty Four smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, a heart of Suede, Rose, Iris, drying down to Amber, Sandalwood, Musk — mirroring the Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite arc.
- How long does Twenty Four last?
- As a EDP, Twenty Four gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite.
- How much cheaper is it than Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l Universite?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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