Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Tuxedo
Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent (2015) is built around Patchouli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Violet. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Patchouli, black violet and juniper: Yves Saint Laurent’s tuxedo rendered in scent. »
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Lacoste · 2002
Lacoste pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Juniper, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Plum, Apple, Grapefruit. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Givenchy · 2015
Gentlemen Only Casual Chic
Shared notes: Juniper, Cedar, Ambroxan. What differs: Ginger, Cardamom, Birch. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2025
Carios
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Ambroxan, Cedar. What differs: Saffron, Mandarin, Pepper. Same family (Woody Spicy).
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Parfums de Marly · 2025
Valero
Shared notes: Bergamot, Juniper, Ambroxan, Patchouli. What differs: Citron, Geranium, Lavender.
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Paco Rabanne · 2008
1 Million
Shared notes: Spicy Notes, Patchouli. What differs: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Mint. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Burberry · 2013
Brit Rhythm
Shared notes: Juniper, Patchouli, Cedar. What differs: Basil, Cardamom, Verbena. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Guerlain · 2020
Patchouli Ardent
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Ambroxan. What differs: Fig, Rose, Leather.
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Hugo Boss · 2005
Hugo Energise
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Juniper. What differs: Lemon, Mandarin, Kumquat. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Cartier · 1998
Déclaration
Shared notes: Juniper, Cedar. What differs: Bitter Orange, Birch, Artemisia. Same family (Woody Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
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Paco Rabanne · 2007
Black XS for Her
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Black Violet, Patchouli. What differs: Cranberry, Tamarind, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Tuxedo?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Lacoste pour Homme by Lacoste is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Tuxedo, including Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Juniper.
What is an alternative to Tuxedo from another house?
Lacoste pour Homme (Lacoste, 2002) picks up Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Juniper in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.