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Key notes
GingerBergamotLemonViolet leafWhite pepper
The clean-cut classic — sparkling ginger and citrus over a smooth tonka-and-cedar base. Polished, office-safe, and effortlessly likeable since 2006.
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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Dupe: Dossier Woody Basil
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Key notes
BasilGingerBergamotViolet leafLavender
Dossier built Woody Basil as their direct L'Homme answer — the same fresh ginger-citrus opening into a smooth woody-tonka drydown, with a green basil twist up top. Community pick
The bottom line
Sample first
The note lists only partly line up — close in character, not a copy. Try it before you commit.
Note match
44%
carries 4 of the original's 9 notes
Price difference
78% less
57% less by the ounce — $39 against $17
How it wears
Season
Year-round
Strength
Wears light
Best for
Everyday, work, date night
A year-round build: dry woods up front, warm spice underneath, without the weight that ties a scent to one season. Easy to place — it handles a normal day, a desk, and a night out without changing character.
Where they differ
Listed in Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, not in Dossier Woody Basil
TopLemon
HeartWhite pepper and Spices
BaseCedar and Vetiver
Listed in Dossier Woody Basil, not in Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme
Basil, Lavender, Black pepper, Patchouli and Blond woods
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme carries Cedar and Vetiver in its base that Dossier Woody Basil leaves out, and Dossier Woody Basil lists Basil and Lavender that the original doesn't — a substitution rather than a straight omission.
The analysis
Sample it first. Dossier Woody Basil matches 4 of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme's 9 notes — ginger, bergamot and violet leaf — but misses cedar and vetiver. Both are base: Dossier Woody Basil shares Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme's opening, not its ending. It adds basil and lavender of its own. $29 against $130: 22% of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme's price. Sample it anyway: the part it changes is cedar and vetiver, and no shop card tells you that.
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Common questions
What fragrance smells like Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
Dossier Woody Basil is the closest affordable match we've found for Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme. It runs about $29 instead of roughly $130 — about 78% less.
Is Dossier Woody Basil a good dupe for Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
Both share Ginger, Bergamot and Violet leaf. Whether that's close enough is your call; the gaps are laid out above.
Does Dossier Woody Basil last as long as Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
Both Dossier Woody Basil and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme sit closer to the skin rather than projecting all day. Dossier Woody Basil performs in the same ballpark, so a midday re-spray keeps it going — normal for this scent style at any price.
How much cheaper is Dossier Woody Basil than Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
Dossier Woody Basil costs around $29 versus roughly $130 for Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme — about 78% less.
Does Dossier Woody Basil smell exactly like Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
No. Dossier Woody Basil gets the overall idea, but Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme carries Cedar and Vetiver in its base that Dossier Woody Basil doesn't list, and Dossier Woody Basil brings in Basil and Lavender of its own.
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