L'Homme EDT

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

87%

Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

Liz Earle by Domitille Michalon Bertier

Comparison

87%

L'Homme EDT Yves Saint Laurent · 2006 M

Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP Liz Earle · 2016 U

Top

Ginger

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Spicy

Violet Leaf

Pepper

Basil

Base

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Vetiver

Top

Bergamot

Petitgrain

Heart

Pink Pepper

Clove

Cinnamon

Base

Vetiver

Patchouli

Tonka Bean

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L'Homme EDT

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

Botanical Essence No. 15 Eau de Toilette bottle

Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

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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 - Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

Botanical Essence No. 15 delivers a refreshing yet robust scent, making it ideal for both office settings and casual outings.

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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

Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 31% vs 52%

Only in L'Homme

Ginger 41% Lemon 27%

Only in Botanical Essence No. 15

Petitgrain 47%

Only in L'Homme

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

Only in Botanical Essence No. 15

Pink Pepper 41% Clove 35% Cinnamon 24%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 38% vs 27%

Vetiver 29% vs 38%

Only in L'Homme

Cedar 32%

Only in Botanical Essence No. 15

Patchouli 33%

Accords

L'Homme Botanical Essence No. 15

100%

Fresh Spicy

80%

84%

Citrus

70%

Aromatic

61%

Warm Spicy

50%

58%

Woody

60%

57%

Fresh

47%

Vanilla

46%

Ozonic

46%

Green

Earthy

40%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

80%

Citrus shared

84%

70%

Aromatic

70%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

50%

Woody shared

58%

60%

Fresh

57%

Vanilla

47%

Ozonic

46%

Green

46%

Earthy

40%

Performance

L'Homme Botanical Essence No. 15

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

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.

Botanical Essence No. 15

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer Winter

The rich and spicy notes make it fitting for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, while the citrus top notes keep it versatile for spring and summer.