Fragrances inspired by La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette
The original
La Nuit de L'Homme
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Without coumarin and patchouli
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cumin, drops patchouli and pepper
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Without coumarin and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds musk and nutmeg, drops caraway and coumarin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cumin and musk, drops caraway and coumarin
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar DNA, L'Uomo leans heavier on the warm, spicy, and woody elements, creating a bolder, more intense experience.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cumin, drops caraway and coumarin
Choose L'Uomo The Night Edition when
You want a fragrance with strong projection and longevity.
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Without coumarin and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar
The main difference
Adds geranium and ginger, drops caraway and coumarin
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.