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L'Homme Ultime Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme Ultime EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Obsolete Eau de Parfum bottle Obsolete EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Obsolete EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 33% vs 53%
Grapefruit 25% vs 46%
Only in L'Homme Ultime
Cardamom 22% Bergamot 19%
Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 53%
Sage 22% vs 46%
Only in L'Homme Ultime
Geranium 21% Apple 20%
Shared Notes
Cedar 42% vs 100%
Only in L'Homme Ultime
Vetiver 30% Cashmere Wood 28%

Accords

L'Homme Ultime Obsolete
92%
Aromatic
54%
57%
Warm Spicy
90%
86%
Citrus
78%
81%
Woody
42%
78%
Rose
44%
Floral
66%
58%
Fresh
54%
Herbal
47%
Fruity
Aromatic shared
92%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
90%
Citrus shared
86%
78%
Woody shared
81%
42%
78%
Floral shared
44%
66%
58%
54%
47%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Obsolete

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Homme Ultime EDP
Obsolete EDP
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