L'Homme EDT

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

86%

Declaration Fraiche EDT

Cartier

Comparison

86%

L'Homme EDT Yves Saint Laurent · 2006 M

Declaration Fraiche EDT Cartier · 2016 M

Top

Ginger

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Spicy

Violet Leaf

Pepper

Basil

Base

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Vetiver

Top

Bergamot

Coriander

Heart

Cardamom

Cumin

Base

Vetiver

Cedar

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L'Homme EDT

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

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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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Our Verdict - Declaration Fraiche EDT

This flanker is a divisive one. Fans of the original will recognise the DNA, but some find it a refreshing, lighter take, while others find it a weak, unnecessary addition with poor performance.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'Homme EDT

Declaration Fraiche EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 31% vs 66%

Only in L'Homme

Ginger 41% Lemon 27%

Only in Declaration Fraiche

Coriander 33%

Only in L'Homme

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

Only in Declaration Fraiche

Cardamom 54% Cumin 46%

Shared Notes

Cedar 31% vs 42%

Vetiver 29% vs 57%

Only in L'Homme

Tonka Bean 39%

Accords

L'Homme Declaration Fraiche

100%

Fresh Spicy

72%

70%

Aromatic

100%

84%

Citrus

70%

58%

Woody

80%

61%

Warm Spicy

61%

57%

Fresh

Earthy

48%

47%

Vanilla

46%

Ozonic

46%

Green

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

72%

Aromatic shared

70%

100%

Citrus shared

84%

70%

Woody shared

58%

80%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

Fresh

57%

Earthy

48%

Vanilla

47%

Ozonic

46%

Green

46%

Performance

L'Homme Declaration Fraiche

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Declaration Fraiche

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, aromatic nature, coupled with reports of moderate to weak longevity, makes it a good fit for casual daytime wear or office environments where projection isn't a concern. The clean profile also suits an athletic setting.