Art Collection: L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Art Collection: L'Homme

4.2/5 · 22 votes Masculine 2014
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Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day89
Night56
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter56
Our take

Bright ginger and lemon sparkle against bergamot in the opening, a crisp citrus lift that feels clean and immediate. White pepper and basil add a green, slightly biting edge, while violet leaf keeps the heart airy rather than heavy. The start is lively and transparent, but the real story sits further down.

Cedar and vetiver take over with a dry, earthy woodiness that grounds the earlier spice. Tonka bean smooths the edges without turning sweet, letting the basil and pepper linger in the background like a faint memory. This drydown is where the fragrance finds its identity, trading the initial brightness for a composed, aromatic wood that feels natural and refined. It suits a man who wants to smell put together without reaching for something loud or obvious.

Picture it on a sunlit terrace where the air is warm and the light is clear, a scent that fits that open, uncluttered space. It is not for anyone chasing dark, resinous nights or heavy gourmand trails. The composition stays close to its aromatic and woody roots, finishing on that steady cedar and vetiver accord.

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