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L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent
2016 • Men

YVES SAINT LAURENT
L'HOMME ULTIME

L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent opens with a vibrant burst of ginger, bergamot, cardamom, and grapefruit that immediately sets a fresh, spicy tone. As it develops, the heart reveals a floral complexity with notes of rose, sage, geranium, and a crisp touch of apple, adding an aromatic layer that balances the initial zest. The fragrance settles into a warm, woody base of cashmere wood, vetiver, and cedar, which lends a grounded elegance to the overall composition. This progression feels both sophisticated and approachable, making it a versatile choice for the modern man. Best suited for spring and summer, L'Homme Ultime is perfect for daytime wear, whether at the office or enjoying casual outdoor gatherings. Its moderate longevity and intimate sillage ensure that it makes a statement without overwhelming those around you. This fragrance stands out in the fresh spicy category thanks to its unique blend of rose and woody notes. If you appreciate fragrances that are both refreshing and refined, consider L'Homme Ultime as a solid addition to your collection, especially if you enjoy the balance of citrus and floral elements reminiscent of more classic scents.

Community Rating
4.4
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person Perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou
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verifiedBy Fragranova Editors

Expect ginger and grapefruit up top, with rose and sage carrying the middle of the wear. What you'll smell on skin hours in is cedar, vetiver, and cashmere wood — the base does the heavy lifting here. Performance lands in the middle: dependable longevity with measured projection. Lives in the spring-to-summer window and leans daytime. Community sentiment is consistently positive (4.4/5 across 10,543 votes) — a low-risk pick.

timerLONGEVITY

4-6 Hours56%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate34%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 36.6% SPRING
wb_sunny 31.5% SUMMER
eco 22.8% FALL
ac_unit 9.1% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 64% DAY
dark_mode 36% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

fresh spicy 100%
aromatic 94%
citrus 88%
woody 84%
rose 81%
fresh 65%
warm spicy 63%
herbal 60%
fruity 55%
floral 52%

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