Best Nu Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 7 affordable alternatives to Nu by Yves Saint Laurent. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Nu by Yves Saint Laurent are: 1. Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant by Kenzo (61% match), 2. Le Baiser Du Dragon by Cartier (50% match), 3. Narciso Rodriguez For Her by Narciso Rodriguez (47% match), 4. Lapidus Pour Homme by Ted Lapidus (39% match), 5. Hersh 2 by Alezz Oud (35% match).
Accord Profile
Warm Spicy
100%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Woody
55%
Aromatic
55%
Amber
38%
Powdery
38%
Smoky
33%
Floral
28%
Affordable Alternatives
#161% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
Warm SpicyFresh SpicyAromaticAmberPowdery
Shared Notes (1)
cardamom
#250% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
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Warm SpicyWoodyAmber
Shared Notes (3)
jasmine, vetiver, musk
#347% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
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WoodyAmberPowderyFloral
Shared Notes (3)
bergamot, vetiver, musk
#439% matchMid-Range
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Warm SpicyFresh SpicyWoodyAromaticAmber
Shared Notes (5)
bergamot, incense, jasmine, sandalwood, musk
#535% matchMid-Range
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Warm SpicyFresh SpicyWoodyAmber
Shared Notes (2)
bergamot, olibanum frankincense
#634% matchMid-Range
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Fresh SpicyWoodyAromaticSmoky
Shared Notes (2)
incense, musk
#717% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
Warm SpicyWoodyPowdery