Yves Saint Laurent is a man with an amazing destiny, who conquered not only fashionable Olympus, but also gained fame as a talented perfumer. Passion for creating fragrances appeared in 1964, and he called the first composition "Y". However, the real success Laurent brought spirits "Opium". The appearance of a small bottle on the shelves of stores caused a sensation. The goods were bought up so rapidly that production could not keep up with demand. A few months later, the "Opium" line entered the list of world classics, and the designer himself began to be called the "singer of femininity".
Yves Saint Laurent Men's Perfume: L'Homme Line
The description should start with the fact that Laurent did not personally create this series. Pierre Vagni, Ropion Dominique and the famous Ann Flipo worked on the composition. Perhaps, thanks to them, this bouquet gave the male image magnetism, masculinity, strength and elegance.
The L'Homme series is represented by certainfragrances that are designed for different life situations:
- Eau d'Ete and La Nuit are lighter versions of the brand's seductive men's fragrances.
- La Nuit De L'Homme Le Parfum is the most attractive fragrance for the opposite sex, adding sensuality and charisma to its owner.
- Cologne Gingembre and Libre - it seems that the designer released these compositions for one purpose - to set a man up for exploits in his personal life and give energy for career growth.
Any composition created with the participation of Laurent is intended for energetic and strong people. To make sure of this, let's look at each aroma bouquet in more detail.
Introducing L'Homme
Designed in 2006 as part of the Floral Musk family.
A sensual Yves Saint Laurent men's perfume with a hypnotic fragrance that successfully combines spicy spicy accords and fresh fragrance of top notes lying on a woody base.
Surprisingly, consumers are divided into 2 camps: for and against. The first have designated a composition gentle and soft. The second claim that the perfume was remembered by them only for its sweet aroma and beautiful bottle.
Top notes of ginger, bergamot and lemon.
Heart: spices, basil and violet leaf.
Base: cedar, vetiver and tonka beans specially brought from Tahiti.
Price: from 3500 rubles.
L'Homme Eau d'Ete
This men's perfume from Yves Saint Laurent, which has become summerversion of "El Hom", were released in a limited edition in 2007. Instant popularity with buyers led to a re-release of the composition.
Unlike the original, the bottle of the "cooling" fragrance "O Dete" seems to be covered with frost. And the presence of an atomizer that shows through the blue-tinted bottle only enhances the impression of a frozen object.
According to customers, the glass cylinder with a large 6-sided cap hides the tonic freshness of ozone, heady floral accents and sensual wood accords.
Top notes: ozone, bergamot and ginger.
Heart: white pepper, basil and violet.
Base: cedar, musk and vetiver.
Price: from 3400 rubles.
Libre and Cologne Tonic cologne
Did you know that freedom has its own flavor? Not? But the owners of men's perfume Yves Saint Laurent l`Homme Libre know that the energy of the city is the real embodiment of freedom. Subtle, but bright, elegant, but loudly declared the composition appeared in 2011.
Reviews of owners and customers who tested the fragrance in perfume shops are unanimous: "Libre" is a composition for a man over 40. He is respectable, perhaps he does not understand anything in fashion, but he always wears a suit, works hard and knows how to earn. Women admitted that after the first use of romat, the image of the true owner of Libre appears in their head. Therefore, in most cases, the fragrance is purchased as a gift.the main man in life - dad.
Top notes: bergamot, anise, violet leaf.
Heart: nutmeg and pepper.
Base: patchouli and vetiver.
Price: from 2500 rubles.
Yves Saint Laurent l`Homme tonic cologne was launched in 2013. An enigmatic symphony with a multifaceted flavor is another creation of the talented Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion and Pierre Vargnier. The impulsive and invigorating composition of Cologne Tonic, according to customers, will be a wonderful gift for a beloved man. The excellent cologne was released in a limited edition, so it's hard to find it after 4 years. However, the lucky ones say that one has only to start using Cologne Tonic - and it will be impossible to refuse it, let alone exchange it for another one.
Top notes: pink pepper.
Heart: aldehydes, violet and basil.
Base: cashmeran, amber, leather & musk.
Price: from 3000 rubles.
L'Homme Intense
This men's perfume from Yves Saint Laurent is a more intense version of the original composition and belongs to the category of oriental woody perfumes. Moderation and versatile sound in Intense is based on accords of fresh spices and white flowers.
According to consumers, the fragrance is intended for confident men, because, having this perfume, they will have to respond to numerous compliments from the fair sex.
Top notes: lemon and black pepper.
Heart: wormwood (Indian davana) and orange blossom.
Base: amber and woods.
Price: from 4500 rubles.
L'Homme Ultime
Men's fragrance has replenished the collection of perfumes of the French brand in 2016. The woody composition is dedicated to a brave and charismatic man. According to the description of the true fans of the brand, the expressive bouquet of Ultime harmoniously combines the noble delicacy and natural instincts of the stronger sex.
Top notes of cardamom, grapefruit & ginger.
Heart: rose, geranium and sage.
Base: vetiver and cedar.
Price: from 6300 rubles.
Summing up: Yves Saint Laurent perfume reviews
Until now, the fragrances of this brand, thanks to quality, constant demand and enthusiastic reviews on thematic forums, hold leadership positions in the world market. Each composition of the brand deserves close attention, since the new perfume is a reflection of the creator's inner world and a piece of his soul. And the world of Yves Saint Laurent has always been (and remains) sunny, bright and incredibly warm.