Yves Saint Laurent 2022 EDP

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L'Homme

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. L'Homme opens with Bergamot and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Lavender and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cognac, Oak, Cedar, and Vetiver. Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly gorgeous scent that you'll adore for the fleeting moments it actually lingers. YSL L'Homme EDP delivers a sophisticated, boozy-woody charm, but its woeful performance is a constant, heartbreaking lament among fans. "Amazing, but gone in an hour" is the brutal recurring theme here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Masculine
  • Clean
  • Confident
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L'Homme Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate projection and pleasant, non-offensive nature make it suitable for office wear, though its sophisticated boozy-woody profile truly shines on dates or formal evenings. Many reviews highlight its poor longevity, making it better suited for shorter events rather than all-day wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

L'Homme EDP opens with a zesty, bitter orange and bright bergamot, quickly softening into a heart of aromatic lavender and just a touch of geranium. The real depth emerges as it settles, revealing a rich, boozy cognac note intertwined with solid oak, rugged cedar, and earthy vetiver, creating a refined, warm, and distinctly masculine profile.

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