Start vs Tuxedo

Start is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sergey Gubanov (2016) dominated by Aromatic accords. Tuxedo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2015) leaning on Patchouli accords. They share 2 accords: Fresh Spicy, Woody.

By community rating, Start scores 3.83/5 vs Tuxedo at 4.44/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Tuxedo: Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent does not appear in the provided r/fragrance community discussions.

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Start scores highest for summer wear; Tuxedo scores highest for fall wear. Start leans daytime, Tuxedo leans evening.