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Score
91/100

Yves Saint Laurent

YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT

2009

The seductive spice of a fall dinner date — cardamom and coumarin doing the work.

YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
aromatic
warm spicy
lavender

The take

What works

  • Cardamom-vetiver-lavender accord is seductive and genuinely distinctive
  • One of the best date-night EDT formulas at mid-tier pricing
  • Caraway adds a herbal sharpness that elevates it above generic orientals

Trade-offs

  • Projection drops after 3 hours — the EDP version lasts longer
  • Strictly a cold-weather, evening fragrance

Notes

Top

CardamomCardamom

Mid

LavenderLavenderVirginia CedarVirginia CedarBergamotBergamot

Base

VetiverVetiverCarawayCaraway

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring55%
Summer25%
Fall92%
Winter90%
Day39%
Night100%

Occasions

Date nightCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Different scent, similar vibe

Frequently Asked Questions

What does YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne (81%), Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme EDT (56%), Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum (54%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT?

Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, casual.

Is YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT worth it?

At $75–$160, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Cardamom-vetiver-lavender accord is seductive and genuinely distinctive. One of the best date-night EDT formulas at mid-tier pricing.

Details

Perfumer
Anne Flipo
Collection
La Nuit de L'Homme