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Yves Saint Laurent

L'Homme Ultime

2016 · For men · Spicy

L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2016, a spicy fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus. Key notes: Rose, Sage and Geranium.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfresh spicy, aromatic, citrus
Key notesRose, Sage, Geranium, Apple
Community rating4.40/5 from 2,460 votes

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Accord profile

fresh spicy14%aromatic13%citrus12%woody12%rose11%fresh8%warm spicy8%herbal8%fruity7%floral6%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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L'Homme Ultime opens with a bright, spiced citrus burst: ginger and grapefruit lead, sharpened by cardamom and bergamot. It reads fresh and energetic rather than sweet, with the spice giving the top an almost prickly clarity before the heart settles in. There, rose and geranium bring a clean floral edge, softened by sage and a slice of apple that keeps things lifted rather than heavy.

The base is where it earns its collector interest: cedar and vetiver give a dry, grounded woodiness, wrapped in cashmere wood for a smooth, slightly plush finish. The overall arc is fresh-spicy and aromatic, with rose threading through from heart to drydown. It suits a man who wants a polished, modern woody-floral musk for daytime wear, office or smart-casual, and warmer months especially. Collectors of discontinued YSL masculines will find it a clean, wearable bridge between classic freshness and soft woody depth; sample first if you prefer your woods drier and less rounded.

中文簡介

L'Homme Ultime 以生薑、葡萄柚、小荳蔻與佛手柑開場,辛香柑橘明亮而清爽,唔走甜膩路線。中調玫瑰與天竺葵帶來乾淨花香,鼠尾草同蘋果令整體保持輕盈。基調以雪松、岩蘭草同喀什米爾木收結,乾爽木質之中帶柔滑感,玫瑰由中調一直延續到尾段。整體屬清新辛香、芳香木質花香麝香調,適合喜歡乾淨俐落、帶少少花香男士香嘅用家。日常上班、smart-casual 或春夏場合都啱用。作為已停產嘅 YSL 男香,佢喺經典清新同柔和木質之間取得平衡,收藏前建議先試香,確認你接受佢較圓潤嘅木質收尾。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameL'Homme Ultime
Launched2016
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded11
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in L'Homme Ultime?

L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Ginger, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot; heart notes are Rose, Sage, Geranium and Apple; base notes are Cedar, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.

What accords does L'Homme Ultime have?

The dominant accords recorded for L'Homme Ultime are fresh spicy (100.0%); aromatic (91.9%); citrus (85.4%); woody (80.4%); rose (78.2%).

When was L'Homme Ultime launched?

L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2016.

What does L'Homme Ultime smell like?

L'Homme Ultime is recorded as a spicy fragrance, centred on Rose, Sage and Geranium.

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