18
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme
masculine
Created by Raymond Chaillan
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme was launched in 1971. The nose behind this fragrance is Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Lemon, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Petitgrain and Bergamot; middle notes are Rosemary, Geranium, Brazilian Rosewood, Marjoram, Clary Sage and Carnation; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
38%
Win
85%
Spr
85%
Sum
61%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
52%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
752 votes
4.29
Love it
39452%
Like it
26736%
OK
152%
Dislike
689%
Hate it
81%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
YSL Pour Homme Haute Concentration is highly regarded within the community for its impressive longevity and authentic, well-balanced lemon zest character. Users consistently praise its strong projection and lasting power, making it a reliable classic choice that continues to perform well even in aged bottles.
Strengths
- Exceptional longevity for a citrus fragrance (8+ hours reported)
- High-quality lemon zest note with complexity and balance
- Strong projection and sillage performance
- Well-regarded classic that ages well
Weaknesses
- Can be potent and projecting for some occasions
- Older formulations may perform better than newer versions
Best for
Office and professional settingsSummer wearAll-day fragrances requiring lasting performance
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
