Yves Saint Laurent 2008 EDT

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L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent design by Jean Nouvel

by Dominique Ropion , Pierre Wargnye , Anne Flipo

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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent design by Jean Nouvel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Dominique Ropion, Pierre Wargnye, and Anne Flipo. L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent design by Jean Nouvel opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Violet Leaf, Pepper, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent design by Jean Nouvel carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modern classic that’s divisive mostly for its bottle, not its scent. It’s polite, versatile, and projects a comforting, sophisticated aura. While some find it 'generic', others praise its subtle charm and lasting power.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Calm
  • Relaxed
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L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent design by Jean Nouvel Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate performance and clean, agreeable scent profile make it ideal for everyday wear, particularly casual and office settings where it won't overpower. It's too subtle for a loud formal event, but comforting and romantic enough for a close-quarters date.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly brightened by the spicy zest of ginger. The heart unfolds into a clean, slightly green blend of violet leaf and subtle spices, underpinned by a hint of pepper. The dry down is a refined mix of warm cedar and vetiver, rounded out by the creamy, sweet depth of tonka bean, leaving a gentle, inviting trail.

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