Is Perfume Parlour Obsolete a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime?
L'Homme Ultime EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou Original Favourite
L'Homme Ultime EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Obsolete EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Homme Ultime - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginger, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Ginger, Grapefruit, Rose
Adds apple and bergamot
Where to buy
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