Best Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Dupe — Formal Hour
Looking for a Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo dupe? Formal Hour is our closest match — here's the note-by-note breakdown, the scent-DNA similarity score, and exactly how much you save versus the original.
Most "Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo dupe" lists rank by hype. We rank by data: a 16-facet scent-DNA model scored against the original's profile.
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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