Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme EDT
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Scent Profile
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Performance
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Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
La Nuit De L'Homme is one of the most quietly seductive date-night fragrances ever made. Launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 2009 and composed by Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye and Dominique Ropion, it balances a smooth, spicy cardamom opening against soft lavender and creamy Virginia cedar. Reviewers call it "effortlessly seductive": refined, magnetic and easy to wear, the scent that earned its reputation as a legendary evening signature.
Scent Character
- Woody: 40%
- Floral: 20%
- Fresh: 20%
- Spicy: 20%
Translation: a smooth woody-aromatic with warm spice and a soft lavender freshness, polished and sensual rather than loud or sharp.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Cardamom, Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Black Pepper, Cedarwood
Base: Tonka Bean, Vetiver
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate, realistically 4–6 hours, and as an Eau de Toilette some wearers get less. Honest expectation: this is a smooth, intimate scent rather than a long-haul beast; reapplication for a full night out is common.
- Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin. It draws people in rather than announcing across a room.
- Projection: 1–2 ft early, then settles into a soft personal aura.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Fall and Winter. The warm spice and cedar shine in cooler air.
- Occasion: Evening and Night Out, dates, dinners; also wearable for the office in moderation.
- Gender: Men's, a classic masculine date-night profile.
- Skip for: Situations needing all-day projection without reapplication.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Perfumers: Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye, Dominique Ropion
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Year: 2009
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FAQ
Is this the EDT, EDP or Le Parfum? This is the original Eau de Toilette (EDT), the version that built the fragrance's reputation. YSL also makes an EDP and a Le Parfum flanker; this listing is the EDT.
How long does it last? Moderate, around 4–6 hours, sometimes less. As an EDT it's smooth and intimate; reapplication is normal for a long night.
Is it a good date-night scent? It's one of the most recommended date-night fragrances of its era: smooth, spicy and widely considered effortlessly seductive.
Why buy a decant? The 1mL, 5mL and 10mL decants let you enjoy the genuine fragrance without committing to the 100ml bottle.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme smell like?
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme opens with cardamom, moves through lavender, virginia cedar and bergamot, settles into vetiver and caraway. It's a woody spicy fragrance.
Can I try Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme as a sample or decant before buying a full bottle?
Yes. Venba hand-decants Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme into 1ml, 5ml and 10ml sizes starting at $3.99, so you can wear it for a few days before committing to a full bottle.
Is Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme an eau de toilette, and is it for men?
Yes — Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme is an Eau de Toilette, and it's a men's fragrance. It was created by Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye, Dominique Ropion and launched in 2009.
When is the best time to wear Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme?
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme is best suited to fall and winter and to work/office and evening wear, based on its cardamom and vetiver character.
