The verdict: On longevity they're evenly matched (long (8-10h) vs long (8-10h)) — skin chemistry will decide. They live in the same scent territory — aromatic and fresh against fresh spicy and aromatic — which is exactly why people cross-shop them. Yves Saint Laurent Y keeps working in summer.
Yves Saint Laurent Y (EDP, 2018) against Lattafa Fakhar (Eau de Parfum, 2021): They share a aromatic-woody backbone, which is why shoppers cross-shop them constantly. Here's the honest, note-by-note breakdown — longevity, sillage, seasons, and who each one is actually for.
Yves Saint Laurent · EDP · 2018 · Men's
Accords: aromatic · fresh · woody · fresh spicy · amber · fruity
Top: Bergamot, Apple, Ginger, Sage · Heart: Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium · Base: Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: spring, fall, winter, summer · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out
Lattafa · Eau de Parfum · 2021 · Men's
Accords: fresh spicy · aromatic · woody · fruity · amber · musky
Top: Apple, Ginger, Bergamot · Heart: Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium · Base: Amberwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Olibanum
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: spring, fall, winter · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out