Shades Blue EDT

Armaf

86%

L'Homme EDT

Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Pierre Wargnye

Comparison

86%

Shades Blue EDT Armaf · 2016 M

L'Homme EDT Yves Saint Laurent · 2006 M

Top

Grapefruit

Cardamom

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Pine

Nutmeg

Ginger

Rosemary

Mint

Base

Vetiver

Spicy

Patchouli

Cedar

Sandalwood

Top

Ginger

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Spicy

Violet Leaf

Pepper

Basil

Base

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Vetiver

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Shades Blue EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDT
M	Gender	M
2016	Year	2006
£	Price Tier	££

L'Homme EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shades Blue EDT

This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.

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Our Verdict - L'Homme EDT

L'Homme is still a beloved classic, delivering a masterclass in elegant, understated masculinity. Forget the performance complaints; wear it for yourself, or for those intimate enough to lean in close. It's a hug in a bottle, if hugs were bottled by YSL.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shades Blue EDT

L'Homme EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 19% vs 31%

Lemon 19% vs 27%

Only in Shades Blue

Grapefruit 38% Cardamom 23%

Only in L'Homme

Ginger 41%

Only in Shades Blue

Pine 21% Nutmeg 21% Ginger 21% Rosemary 21% Mint 17%

Only in L'Homme

Spicy 32% Violet Leaf 25% Pepper 23% Basil 20%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 22% vs 29%

Cedar 18% vs 31%

Only in Shades Blue

Spicy 20% Patchouli 20% Sandalwood 19%

Only in L'Homme

Tonka Bean 39%

Accords

Shades Blue L'Homme

100%

Woody

58%

82%

Fresh Spicy

100%

92%

Aromatic

70%

81%

Citrus

84%

68%

Warm Spicy

61%

Fresh

57%

48%

Earthy

47%

Green

46%

Vanilla

47%

46%

Patchouli

Ozonic

46%

Woody shared

100%

58%

Fresh Spicy shared

82%

100%

Aromatic shared

92%

70%

Citrus shared

81%

84%

Warm Spicy shared

68%

61%

Fresh

57%

Earthy

48%

Green shared

47%

46%

Vanilla

47%

Patchouli

46%

Ozonic

46%

Performance

Shades Blue L'Homme

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shades Blue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.

L'Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its subtle sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for close-quarters wear, ideal for the office or intimate dates where you don't want to overwhelm. It's versatile enough for casual settings but lacks the projection for formal events or intense sport activities.