Dossier It Factor vs Velixir Apollo

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y.

Dossier It Factor — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL YVelixir Apollo — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Comparison

Dossier It FactorVelixir Apollo
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection7.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/108.2/10
Value for money9.0/107.8/10
Price£39£36
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byYves Saint Laurent YSL YYves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Notes Comparison

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

Dossier It Factor

Top Notes

  • Ginger
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Incense
  • Musk

Base Notes

  • Brown Sugar
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Tonka Bean

Velixir Apollo

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Ginger
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Clary Sage
  • Juniper Berry

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Olibanum
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Ginger
  • Tonka Bean

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier It Factor (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier It Factor (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Dossier It Factor (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Velixir Apollo (£36)

See the full It Factor breakdown

See the full Apollo breakdown

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