Courage Eau de Toilette vs L'Homme Ultime Eau de Parfum

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Courage Eau de Toilette bottle Courage EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
L'Homme Ultime Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme Ultime EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Courage EDT
Courage is a versatile fragrance, balancing fresh spicy and woody elements that make it suitable for multiple occasions.
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Our Verdict - L'Homme Ultime EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 61% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Cedar 30% vs 42%
Vetiver 17% vs 29%

Accords

Courage L'Homme Ultime
90%
Fresh Spicy
100%
60%
Aromatic
92%
60%
Citrus
86%
70%
Woody
81%
Rose
78%
Fresh
58%
Herbal
54%
Fruity
47%
Floral
44%
40%
Amber
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
100%
Aromatic shared
60%
92%
Citrus shared
60%
86%
Woody shared
70%
81%
78%
58%
54%
47%
44%
40%

Performance

Courage L'Homme Ultime
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Courage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh spicy notes are ideal for spring's rejuvenating atmosphere while it can also be warming enough for fall with its woody base notes.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Courage's moderate projection and balanced accords make it versatile for both office and casual settings, though it might lack the impact for formal or sporty occasions.

L'Homme Ultime

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Adds apple and cardamom, drops amber and lavender

Where to buy

Courage EDT
L'Homme Ultime EDP
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