Yves Saint Laurent Y vs Azzaro Silver Black

Azzaro Silver Black shares part of Yves Saint Laurent Y's profile. Treat it as the same family rather than a stand-in.

They share 8 of Yves Saint Laurent Y's 11 main accords: aromatic, woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy.

Azzaro Silver Black costs about 23% of the price, around €41 against €175.

Azzaro Silver Black sits closer to the skin.

What you give up: ginger, sage and juniper berries, which Azzaro Silver Black does not list.