Giorgio Armani’s My Way has been one of the standout women’s launches of the last few years, a modern floral built around tuberose and orange blossom that’s become the house’s flagship fragrance since it launched in 2020. It’s an elegant, refillable-bottle fragrance with a price to match. Here’s where to find that same signature for considerably less.
What Makes My Way Iconic
My Way opens with bergamot and orange blossom, moves into a bright tuberose and Indian jasmine heart, and settles into a soft base of white musk, cedarwood and vanilla. It’s a genuinely modern take on the classic white floral, cleaner and less heavy than the tuberose fragrances of previous decades, which is exactly what made it feel fresh on release.
The Confirmed Match at WhiffDrop: Yodeyma Nº23
This is officially confirmed, not just a notes-based guess: Yodeyma’s own UK site lists Nº23 as directly inspired by Giorgio Armani’s My Way. This is one of the closest note-for-note matches in the whole range, bergamot and orange blossom at the top, tuberose and Indian jasmine at the heart, and cedar wood, Madagascan vanilla and white musk in the base, mirroring the original’s structure almost exactly.
| Note Layer | Giorgio Armani My Way | Yodeyma Nº23 |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Bergamot, Orange blossom | Bergamot, Orange blossom |
| Heart | Tuberose, Indian jasmine | Tuberose, Indian jasmine |
| Base | White musk, Cedarwood, Vanilla | Cedar wood, Madagascan vanilla, White musk |
What About Verset?
Verset Be Amy is documented by UK stockists as inspired by My Way. WhiffDrop doesn’t currently stock Verset, see our Verset vs Yodeyma comparison if you’re deciding between the two brands.
Why Choose an Alternative Here Especially
Because Yodeyma Nº23 mirrors the original’s note pyramid so closely, this is one of the clearer cases where an inspired alternative genuinely earns its place next to the designer bottle, letting you wear this modern floral signature daily without the refillable-bottle price tag. See our branded vs inspired perfumes guide for the full cost breakdown.
Why My Way Became So Popular
Armani positioned My Way as a values-led launch from the start, with a refillable bottle designed to cut down on packaging waste, which resonated with a generation of buyers thinking more about sustainability. The fragrance itself carried that momentum: a lighter, more transparent take on tuberose gave it broad appeal without the heaviness that had made some earlier white florals feel dated.
Getting the Most Out of This Fragrance
White floral fragrances like this one can bloom significantly in the first thirty minutes after application, so it’s worth giving it time to settle before deciding it’s too strong or too light. Our guide on fragrances that last all day covers more general tips on getting consistent performance from any bottle.
How This Compares to Other Modern Florals
If you like this lighter, cleaner floral style but want something with more classic depth, it’s worth comparing this guide against our Best Coco Mademoiselle Alternatives guide. My Way leans brighter and more transparent, while Coco Mademoiselle leans more chypre and structured, better suited to those who want a fragrance with a bit more weight.
Final Thoughts
Few recent women’s launches have matched My Way’s combination of modern styling and genuine mass appeal, and that’s exactly why it’s worth exploring, whether through the designer original or a near-identical alternative like Nº23.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yodeyma Nº23 identical to My Way?
No, but the note pyramid is one of the closest matches in the Yodeyma range, it’s independently formulated rather than a chemical copy.
What size does Yodeyma Nº23 come in?
15ml, 50ml and 100ml, all genuine Eau de Parfum concentration.
Is this a good everyday, all-purpose fragrance?
Yes, the light, modern floral character works well across most seasons and occasions, from office to evening.
Try it for yourself: shop Yodeyma Nº23 and the full Women’s Inspired Perfumes range at WhiffDrop.
