Yeah! Man by Maison Alhambra – A Fresh Spicy Aromatic Beast (Clone of YSL Y EDP) (Yeah!)

I was in a trilemma between Yeah! (Yeah Man!), Lattafa Fakhar, and Albait YSL, but I decided to trust my gut and picked up Yeah Man! from Talib for ₹1250 (shoutout for the bulletproof packaging). And I was not disappointed.

Bottle & Packaging

Comes in the standard premium Lattafa-style box—nothing extraordinary, but solid. The bottle itself feels premium—heavy and sturdy. The cap is slightly loose but still has weight, and the atomizer is fantastic—smooth, fine mist. No complaints here. Also Yeah! Man and Yeah! Are the same thing just Yeah! Man is newer batches.

Scent Profile

Opening:

One sniff and I was hooked. The fragrance opens up aromatic, fresh, and spicy, with prominent notes of green apple, bergamot, and ginger. There's just the right amount of sweetness, thanks to piney sage and juniper berries. It’s not overly sweet—just fresh spicy goodness with a smooth, refined balance.

Slight Drydown:

The apple note becomes even stronger, blending beautifully with the smooth bergamot and ginger. The sage adds a clean, herbal depth, and there’s a sweet tonka bean note that gives it that slightly creamy warmth.

Final Drydown:

Settles into a woody-amber base with a lingering sweet tonka and spice. It remains incredibly aromatic and smooth, with no harsh edges—just a refined, well-balanced finish.

(I couldn’t pick up many of the other listed notes on Fragrantica, but the ones above stand out clearly.)

Performance

I have the 09/2024 batch, and it's solid in performance:

8-9 hours on skin with a linear drydown

24-30+ hours on clothes

Projects strongly for 1.5-2 hours

Sillage is strong for 4-5 hours, and I still get whiffs of it around the 7-hour mark

After 9-10 hours, it becomes a skin scent, but still noticeable if you bring your nose close

For ₹1250, this is a beast in terms of longevity.

YSL Y EDP Clone?

Yes—positively 90% similar.

I’ve owned YSL Y EDP, and this nails the DNA after the first 5-10 minutes. The opening is slightly different, but after that, it perfectly replicates the fresh, spicy, aromatic character of YSL Y EDP.

Final Thoughts

Yeah Man! is an absolute win. It’s a perfect everyday fragrance—fresh, spicy, aromatic, and mass-appealing. Whether for casual wear, office use, or even a date, this fits right in. The smooth, well-blended composition makes it easy to wear and incredibly enjoyable. For the price and performance, this is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a budget-friendly YSL Y EDP clone.