Yves Saint Laurent 2015 Parfum

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La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense

by Pierre Wargnye , Anne Flipo , Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense is a Parfum launched in 2015, created by Pierre Wargnye, Anne Flipo, and Dominique Ropion. La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense opens with Iris and Violet, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Sage, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Yves Saint Laurent's La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This 'intense' flanker is anything but, leaving many underwhelmed by its lacklustre performance and divergence from the original DNA. However, fans still cherish its unique, seductive iris and vanilla blend, especially given its discontinued status.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
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La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris54%
Violet46%
Heartas listed
Vanilla60%
Sage40%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean62%
Patchouli38%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Despite its 'intense' name, this is a soft, intimate scent with poor longevity and sillage, making it unsuitable for office wear but perfect for close encounters like a date night. Its sophisticated, sweet profile also suits formal events or relaxed casual evenings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense opens with a powdery, almost lipsticky burst of iris and violet, lending a sophisticated floral touch. This soon melts into a creamy, sweet heart of vanilla and sage, before settling into a warm, earthy base of patchouli and tonka bean. It's a smooth, sweet, and comforting blend.

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