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French Avenue Ripple vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir

French Avenue Ripple and Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

RippleFrench Avenue20254.3★cheaper dupe
76% alikevs
Y ElixirYves Saint Laurent20243.8★

The difference in plain words

Ripple and Y Elixir have a fair amount in common; both have Lavender. Ripple leans more woody, while Y Elixir leans herbal. Ripple projects more; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionRipple
Better perceived valueRipple
More of a night scentY Elixir

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Ripple ● Y Elixir
AromaticFresh SpicyLavenderAmberWoodyCitrusMarinePowdery
Both share: Lavender
Only in Ripple: Bergamot · Sage · Sea Water · Marine Notes · Cedarwood · Sandalwood · Incense · Musk +1
Only in Y Elixir: Geranium · Frankincense · Oud

Community votes

Ripple ← · → Y Elixir
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
67
65
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Ripple +10
55
45
Price valueRipple +60
85
25
Night-nessY Elixir +9
40
49
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Ripple profile →Y Elixir profile →cheaper dupes of Y Elixir →