Yves Saint Laurent 2020 Parfum

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L'Homme Le Parfum

by Anne Flipo , Dominique Ropion , Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. L'Homme Le Parfum opens with Lemon, Cardamom, and Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Geranium, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Amberwood. Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme Le Parfum carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A modern woody-aromatic that radiates refinement and confidence, L'Homme Le Parfum is effortlessly versatile. Its crisp citrus, smooth aromatics, and elegant woods make it a standout for those seeking understated sophistication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
L'Homme Le Parfum 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
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The clean lemon, cardamom, and ozonic freshness make this ideal for spring and fall, with enough woody and amber warmth to work in cooler weather. It can be worn in summer, but its woodiness is best in moderate temperatures.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Versatile and polished, this scent is refined enough for the office and date nights, projecting confidence without being loud. Its moderate projection and woody backbone suit smart-casual to dressy situations but feel too refined for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, AQUA / WATER, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, ISOEUGENOL, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2, BENZYL BENZOATE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 42090 / BLUE 1

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. C241503/1

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L'Homme Le Parfum envelops you in a seamless blend of crisp lemon and spicy cardamom, layered with an airy ozonic freshness. As it evolves, a polished heart of violet leaf and geranium lends a suave, clean impression, before drying down into a refined base of cedar, vetiver, and amberwood. The overall effect is masculine yet smooth, modern yet classic, projecting an image of effortless elegance and quiet confidence. Perfect for those who want to command attention without raising their voice.

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Prices for the United States · · checked 17 October


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