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L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2022 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Strong Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle Strong Gentleman EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Homme EDP
A truly gorgeous scent that you'll adore for the fleeting moments it actually lingers. YSL L'Homme EDP delivers a sophisticated, boozy-woody charm, but its woeful performance is a constant, heartbreaking lament among fans. "Amazing, but gone in an hour" is the brutal recurring theme here.
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Our Verdict - Strong Gentleman EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Homme Eau De Parfum - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Bitter Orange, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Homme EDP
Strong Gentleman EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bitter Orange 63% vs 46%
Bergamot 36% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Lavender 62% vs 46%
Geranium 37% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Oak 27% vs 28%
Cedar 22% vs 38%
Vetiver 18% vs 33%
Only in L'Homme
Cognac 32%

Accords

L'Homme Strong Gentleman
100%
Woody
66%
70%
Citrus
90%
63%
Aromatic
78%
Fresh
54%
52%
Lavender
Woody shared
100%
66%
Citrus shared
70%
90%
Aromatic shared
63%
78%
54%
52%

Performance

L'Homme Strong Gentleman
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate projection and pleasant, non-offensive nature make it suitable for office wear, though its sophisticated boozy-woody profile truly shines on dates or formal evenings. Many reviews highlight its poor longevity, making it better suited for shorter events rather than all-day wear.

Strong Gentleman

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Homme EDP
Strong Gentleman EDP
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