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Wild Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Wild Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2026 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier ££
L'Homme Ultime Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme Ultime EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wild Vetiver EDP
Don't let the name fool you - this is a rose fragrance, full stop. A clean, green, and fresh rose, but rose nonetheless. It’s a pleasant and persistent scent, ideal for spring and summer, though its high price point and misleading branding have sparked a fair bit of debate.
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Our Verdict - L'Homme Ultime EDP
A universally adored, discontinued masterpiece. YSL L'Homme Ultime is celebrated for its unique masculine rose, ginger, and citrus blend - a true crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone scratching their heads as to why it's no longer around.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wild Vetiver EDP
L'Homme Ultime EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 39% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 36%
Geranium 29% vs 21%
Only in Wild Vetiver
Blackcurrant 33%
Only in L'Homme Ultime
Sage 23% Apple 20%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 44% vs 29%
Cedar 30% vs 42%
Only in Wild Vetiver
Amberwood 26%
Only in L'Homme Ultime
Cashmere Wood 28%

Accords

Wild Vetiver L'Homme Ultime
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
93%
Aromatic
92%
93%
Woody
81%
86%
Rose
78%
78%
Citrus
86%
64%
Fruity
47%
Fresh
58%
56%
Floral
44%
Herbal
54%
49%
Earthy
45%
Green
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
93%
92%
Woody shared
93%
81%
Rose shared
86%
78%
Citrus shared
78%
86%
Fruity shared
64%
47%
58%
Floral shared
56%
44%
54%
49%
45%

Performance

Wild Vetiver L'Homme Ultime
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wild Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, offering an uplifting scent bubble without being overwhelming. While it projects well, the prominent floral aspect might make it less suitable for very formal events or high-intensity sports, leaning more towards daytime and warmer weather occasions.

L'Homme Ultime

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

L'Homme Ultime's fresh, aromatic, and woody profile makes it highly versatile. It's suitable for office wear due to its professional scent, and perfect for dates and casual outings where its mass-appealing nature shines. While elegant enough, it leans away from purely formal events, and its performance isn't built for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wild Vetiver EDP
L'Homme Ultime EDP
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