Yves Saint Laurent 2009 EDT

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La Nuit de L'Homme

by Anne Flipo , Dominique Ropion , Pierre Wargnye

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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Pierre Wargnye. La Nuit de L'Homme opens with Pepper and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Cedar, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Caraway, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Yves Saint Laurent's La Nuit de L'Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Cardamom and lavender seduce with effortless intimacy - this is a modern classic for close encounters, blending spicy freshness and creamy woods into a quietly magnetic signature.
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  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The spicy-fresh blend with woody and aromatic nuances is ideal for cool spring and especially autumn evenings, but it is not too dense for mild winter or cooler summer nights. The moderate sweetness and powdery touches pair well with transitional weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate projection and alluring spicy character make it perfect for dates and close encounters, while its elegance is suitable for casual and some formal events. It is too sensual and low-key for sporty use, and the moderate sillage keeps it office-appropriate if used sparingly.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette opens with a burst of sparkling cardamom and citrus, quickly melting into smooth lavender and gentle cedar. A warm, powdery base of tonka and vetiver anchors the fragrance with understated sweetness and woody depth. The result is a refined, intimate scent that exudes sophistication and sensuality, never brash but always inviting. Perfect for evenings and cool weather, it leaves a soft, magnetic trail that lingers close to the skin.

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