Yves Saint Laurent 2016 EDP

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L'Homme Ultime

by Dominique Ropion , Anne Flipo , Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. L'Homme Ultime opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Apple, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, and Vetiver. Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme Ultime carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A universally adored, discontinued masterpiece. YSL L'Homme Ultime is celebrated for its unique masculine rose, ginger, and citrus blend - a true crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone scratching their heads as to why it's no longer around.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
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L'Homme Ultime 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

L'Homme Ultime's fresh, aromatic, and woody profile makes it highly versatile. It's suitable for office wear due to its professional scent, and perfect for dates and casual outings where its mass-appealing nature shines. While elegant enough, it leans away from purely formal events, and its performance isn't built for sporty activities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Ultime bursts open with a sparkling rush of ginger and grapefruit, immediately energetic and bright, softened by the subtle spice of cardamom. As it settles, a sophisticated, airy rose emerges, complemented by crisp apple and green geranium, preventing any hint of femininity. The base anchors this vibrant composition with warm cashmere wood, earthy vetiver, and clean cedar, creating a balanced and undeniably elegant trail.

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