Amalfi LemonOpens with
oak mossHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
La Collection Pour Homme
A bustling city street at the height of afternoon — where zesty lemons and fresh mint mingle with earthy moss and warm patchouli.
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La Collection Pour HommePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessHugo X Superman · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares citruses, mint and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011, La Collection Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a chypre fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance and sophistication. Perfumers Raymond Chaillan and Jean-François Latty created this composition with a bright citrus opening that includes Amalfi lemon and citruses, balanced by the fresh green notes of petitgrain and mint. The heart reveals a mossy, earthy character with oak moss, while the base settles into rich woody accords anchored by patchouli. This fragrance is designed to be both crisp and warm, maintaining a balance that feels lasting yet contemporary.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a balanced experience. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can help maintain its freshness throughout the day. It pairs well with light layering in warmer weather.
Fig. 01 — La Collection Pour Homme, Yves Saint Laurent
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Raymond Chaillan
From lavender fields to Anaïs AnaïsBorn in Nice in 1935, Raymond Chaillan grew up in Barrême surrounded by his grandfather's lavender fields and bee hives.
Co-created with Jean-François Latty
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 13%.