Is Fragrance World L'Uomo a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?

L'Uomo EDP

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L'Homme Eau de Toilette bottle L'Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
L'Uomo Eau de Parfum bottle L'Uomo EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - L'Uomo EDP
A reliable, crowd-pleasing scent that punches well above its weight for the price. It's not groundbreaking but delivers a smooth, clean aromatic experience that's easy to enjoy.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Homme EDT A L'Uomo EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Homme EDT
L'Uomo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 41% vs 31%
Tonka Bean 38% vs 35%
Cedar 31% vs 25%
Bergamot 31% vs 36%
Vetiver 29% vs 38%
Lemon 27% vs 31%
Violet Leaf 24% vs 42%
Pepper 23% vs 23%
Basil 20% vs 34%
Only in L'Homme
Spicy Notes 32%
Shared Notes
Ginger 41% vs 31%
Bergamot 31% vs 36%
Lemon 27% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 24% vs 42%
Pepper 23% vs 23%
Basil 20% vs 34%
Only in L'Homme
Spicy Notes 32%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 38% vs 35%
Cedar 31% vs 25%
Vetiver 29% vs 38%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

L'Homme L'Uomo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

L'Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Given its moderate longevity and fresh aromatic profile, L'Uomo is ideal for casual wear and dates. It's versatile enough for a relaxed office environment but perhaps too understated for more formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Pepper

Key Differences

Adds spicy notes

Where to buy

L'Homme EDT
L'Uomo EDP
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