Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDT

M ££ Acquired

La Collection Pour Homme

by Raymond Chaillan , Jean-François Latty

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Yves Saint Laurent La Collection Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Raymond Chaillan and Jean-François Latty. La Collection Pour Homme opens with Citrus, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Mint, settles into a heart of Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's La Collection Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's proper divisive. You'll either love its bracing, old-school charm or find it an utterly headache-inducing relic. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as many have learned the hard way with its distinct, unapologetic character.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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La Collection Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon35%
Citrus27%
Petitgrain20%
Mint18%
Heartas listed
Oakmoss100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its sharp, powerful citrus and mossy profile can be a bit much for an enclosed office setting, though some find it professional. While it leans 'old-fashioned', its clean, masculine aura makes it suitable for formal events and more mature casual wear. It's too distinct and heavy for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A sharp, invigorating burst of lemon, bright citruses, and fresh mint cuts through the air, immediately awakening the senses. This vibrant opening quickly transitions into an earthy, mossy heart, grounded by a subtle, dirty patchouli. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a profoundly classic, green dry-down that feels both clean and rugged.

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