Perfume That Smells Like Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo
If you want a perfume that smells like Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, Formal Hour 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 Tuxedo | Formal Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Patchouli | Patchouli |
| Heart notes | — | — |
| Base notes | — | — |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $50.00 |
Why it matches
Formal Hour tracks Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Patchouli. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 93%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Formal Hour a good Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo dupe?
- Yes — Formal Hour overlaps Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo by about 93.4% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Patchouli). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Formal Hour smell like?
- It opens with Patchouli, a heart of balanced florals, drying down to a warm base — mirroring the Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo arc.
- How long does Formal Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Formal Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo.
- How much cheaper is it than Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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Arabiva Fragrances · Formal Hour. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.