Icon Pour Homme Eau de Parfum vs L'Homme Ultime Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Icon Pour Homme EDP

Don't let the name confuse you, this isn't groundbreaking, but it's a solid, versatile everyday scent. It smells good, it performs, and for many, that's enough - especially if you're after something pleasant and inoffensive.

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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

Icon Pour Homme EDP

L'Homme Ultime EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ginger 55% vs 33%

Only in Icon Pour Homme

Citrus 45%

Only in L'Homme Ultime

Grapefruit 25% Cardamom 22% Bergamot 19%

Shared Notes

Geranium 23% vs 21%

Only in Icon Pour Homme

Lavender 28% Clary Sage 27% Tulip 22%

Only in L'Homme Ultime

Rose 36% Sage 23% Apple 20%

Shared Notes

Cedar 41% vs 42%

Only in Icon Pour Homme

Akigalawood 37% Patchouli 22%

Only in L'Homme Ultime

Vetiver 30% Cashmere Wood 28%

Accords

Icon Pour Homme L'Homme Ultime

100%

Fresh Spicy

100%

97%

Woody

81%

93%

Aromatic

92%

66%

Citrus

86%

Rose

78%

64%

Fresh

58%

62%

Lavender

57%

Oud

52%

Warm Spicy

57%

54%

Soft Spicy

50%

Herbal

54%

Fruity

47%

Floral

44%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

Woody shared

97%

81%

Aromatic shared

93%

92%

Citrus shared

66%

86%

Rose

78%

Fresh shared

64%

58%

Lavender

62%

Oud

57%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

57%

Soft Spicy

54%

Herbal shared

50%

54%

Fruity

47%

Floral

44%

Performance

Icon Pour Homme L'Homme Ultime

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Icon Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

With a fresh, woody profile and good reported longevity, this is ideal for everyday casual wear and office environments. Its versatility makes it a safe bet for most daytime situations, though it might lack the 'wow' factor for special formal 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.