Afnan Lynked Freedom vs Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF.

At a glance

Afnan Lynked Freedom costs £42 and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot costs £29, so Dossier Aromatic Bergamot is £13 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF.

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

Aromatic Bergamot is Dossier's contemporary aromatic interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF, combining bergamot, mint and pineapple with lavender, geranium and orange flower before settling into tonka bean, patchouli and amberwood.

Afnan Lynked Freedom, dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLFDossier Aromatic Bergamot, dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF

Comparison

Afnan Lynked FreedomDossier Aromatic Bergamot
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.0/10
Projection7.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£42£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byYves Saint Laurent MYSLFYves Saint Laurent MYSLF

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Afnan Lynked Freedom

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit
  • Sage

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Cardamom
  • Juniper Berry

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Oriental notes
  • Caramel

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Mint
  • Pineapple

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Geranium
  • Orange Flower

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Patchouli
  • Amberwood

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lavender

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Afnan Lynked Freedom lists Grapefruit, Sage, Cardamom, Juniper Berry, Vetiver, Oriental notes and Caramel that Dossier Aromatic Bergamot does not.

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot lists Mint, Pineapple, Geranium, Orange Flower, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amberwood that Afnan Lynked Freedom does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Afnan Lynked Freedom

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Caramel
  • Green
  • Warm spicy
  • Fresh spicy
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh spicy
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Amber
  • Green

Both share Amber, Floral, Citrus, Aromatic, Green and Fresh spicy. Afnan Lynked Freedom also lists Sweet, Fresh, Gourmand, Oud, Herbal, Lavender, Caramel, Warm spicy, Oriental and Spicy. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot also lists Woody.

Vibes

Afnan Lynked Freedom

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Polished

Both share Fresh, Clean, Modern and Masculine. Afnan Lynked Freedom also lists Sweet, Warm, Gourmand and Oriental. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot also lists Polished.

Occasions

Afnan Lynked Freedom

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Everyday
  • Year-round

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

  • Office
  • Everyday
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Smart Casual

Both share Office, Spring and Everyday. Afnan Lynked Freedom also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Autumn and Year-round. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot also lists Summer and Smart Casual.

Performance

Afnan Lynked Freedom

  • Versatile
  • Subtle

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

  • Significant Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Fresh Opening

Afnan Lynked Freedom lists Versatile and Subtle. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Fresh Opening.

Style lane

Afnan Lynked Freedom

  • Woody aromatic

Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

  • Modern aromatic fougere

Afnan Lynked Freedom lists Woody aromatic. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot lists Modern aromatic fougere.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Afnan Lynked Freedom (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Afnan Lynked Freedom (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Dossier Aromatic Bergamot (£29)

Afnan Lynked Freedom leads on longevity and projection, while Dossier Aromatic Bergamot leads on lower price. They are level on scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Lynked Freedom has 1 community review and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Afnan Lynked Freedom or Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Afnan Lynked Freedom costs £42 and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot costs £29, so Dossier Aromatic Bergamot is £13 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Afnan Lynked Freedom or Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Atlas ratings give Afnan Lynked Freedom 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Lynked Freedom rates higher.

Which projects more, Afnan Lynked Freedom or Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Atlas ratings give Afnan Lynked Freedom 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot 6.5 out of 10, so Afnan Lynked Freedom rates higher.

Which is closer to Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF, Afnan Lynked Freedom or Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Atlas ratings give Afnan Lynked Freedom 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Afnan Lynked Freedom or Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Atlas ratings give Afnan Lynked Freedom 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Afnan Lynked Freedom and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot share?

They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Lavender.

Which occasions suit Afnan Lynked Freedom and Dossier Aromatic Bergamot?

Afnan Lynked Freedom is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Everyday and Year-round. Dossier Aromatic Bergamot is tagged for Office, Everyday, Spring, Summer and Smart Casual.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF vs Afnan Lynked Freedom
  • Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF vs Dossier Aromatic Bergamot

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