Is Perfume Parlour Strong Gentleman a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme?
L'Homme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Strong Gentleman EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Its citrus, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 7 of its 8 notes, including Geranium, Oak, Bergamot
Adds cognac
Where to buy
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work