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Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

L'Homme Yves

Masculine

ginger · bergamot · lemon

L'Homme Yves bottle by Yves Saint Laurent

At a glance

House
Yves Saint Laurent
Family
Spicy
Main accords
Warm spicy, Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh spicy, Gourmand, Woody, Fresh
Top notes
Ginger, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart notes
Spices, Violet Leaf, White Pepper, Basil
Base notes
Tonka Bean, Cedar, Tahitian Vetiver
Launched
2006
Longevity
Moderate · 3/5
Sillage
Moderate · 3/5
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Best for
Work
Gender
Masculine

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Ginger, Bergamot, Lemon.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Spices, Violet Leaf, White Pepper, Basil.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Tonka Bean, Cedar, Tahitian Vetiver.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for L'Homme Yves.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

Before you wear it, look at it. Effluve composes a moodboard for every fragrance: its light, its textures, its hour.

Its character

Warm spicy, citrus, aromatic.

  • Warm spicy — dominant
  • Citrus — dominant
  • Aromatic — strong
  • Fresh spicy — strong
  • Gourmand — present
  • Woody — present
  • Fresh — present
Longevity
Moderate , level 3 of 5
Sillage
Moderate , level 3 of 5

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance.

  • Spring Spring : Ideal
  • Summer Summer : Ideal
  • Winter Winter : Ideal
  • Autumn Autumn : Great

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Work
  • Casual
  • Night out

Questions

What people ask.

What does L'Homme Yves smell like?

Main accords: warm spicy, citrus, and aromatic. Top notes of ginger, bergamot, and lemon. A heart of spices, violet leaf, white pepper, and basil. A base of tonka bean, cedar, and tahitian vetiver.

When should you wear L'Homme Yves?

A spring and summer fragrance. Best for: work.

How long does L'Homme Yves last?

Longevity: moderate (level 3 of 5). Sillage: moderate (level 3 of 5).

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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