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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
L'Homme Eau d'Ete
The crisp morning air just as you step outside for your daily walk — invigorated by the freshness of the environment, yet grounded in a familiar warmth.
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L'Homme Eau d'EtePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessHugo XY · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
L'Homme Eau d'Ete by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2008 as part of the house's commitment to capturing the essence of contemporary masculinity. This Woody Aromatic fragrance opens with a bright and invigorating blend of bergamot, ginger, and basil that cuts through with fresh spiciness. As it settles into its heart notes, violet and white pepper add an unexpected depth, while tonka bean and tahitian vetiver create a warm, earthy base. Cedar and musk round out the composition, grounding the scent in a powdery, woody warmth.
Apply one to two sprays liberally on pulse points. The fresh and spicy top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so it’s best to layer this fragrance throughout the day for continuous freshness. It reads better close to skin than from afar.
Fig. 01 — L'Homme Eau d'Ete, Yves Saint Laurent
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The L'Homme line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The originalL'Homme Eau d'EteYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2007Hugo XYShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 3.80 (1,028)51%Match
Elizabeth Arden · 2021White Tea Ginger LilyShares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 3.95 (401)51%Match
Zara · 2023Les Heures Passent (Into The Joyful)Shares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 4.15 (305)49%Match
Marc Jacobs · 2006Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.27 (55)
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Adds warm spicy, amber and floral; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 9%.