Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme EDT
Description
La Nuit De L'Homme is one of the most quietly seductive date-night fragrances ever made. Launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 2009 and composed by Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye and Dominique Ropion, it balances a smooth, spicy cardamom opening against soft lavender and creamy Virginia cedar. Reviewers call it "effortlessly seductive" — refined, magnetic and easy to wear, the scent that earned its reputation as a legendary evening signature.
Scent Character
- Woody — 40%
- Floral — 20%
- Fresh — 20%
- Spicy — 20%
Translation: a smooth woody-aromatic with warm spice and a soft lavender freshness — polished and sensual rather than loud or sharp.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Cardamom, Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Black Pepper, Cedarwood
Base: Tonka Bean, Vetiver
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate — realistically 4–6 hours, and as an Eau de Toilette some wearers get less. Honest expectation: this is a smooth, intimate scent rather than a long-haul beast; reapplication for a full night out is common.
- Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin — it draws people in rather than announcing across a room.
- Projection: 1–2 ft early, then settles into a soft personal aura.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Fall and Winter — the warm spice and cedar shine in cooler air.
- Occasion: Evening and Night Out, dates, dinners; also wearable for the office in moderation.
- Gender: Men's — a classic masculine date-night profile.
- Skip for: Situations needing all-day projection without reapplication.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Perfumers: Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye, Dominique Ropion
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Year: 2009
Current Availability
The full-size 100ml retail bottle is currently out of stock. You can still experience the genuine fragrance through our in-stock decants below — perfect for sampling or holding you over until bottles return.
Try Before You Commit
Sample the authentic juice now: 1mL for $3.99, 5mL for $15.99, or a 10mL travel size for $24.99 — a low-risk way to enjoy La Nuit De L'Homme while the retail bottle is out of stock.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order is guaranteed genuine. Backed by 200,000+ orders shipped and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, with free US shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
Is this the EDT, EDP or Le Parfum? This is the original Eau de Toilette (EDT) — the version that built the fragrance's reputation. YSL also makes an EDP and a Le Parfum flanker; this listing is the EDT.
How long does it last? Moderate — around 4–6 hours, sometimes less. As an EDT it's smooth and intimate; reapplication is normal for a long night.
Is it a good date-night scent? It's one of the most recommended date-night fragrances of its era — smooth, spicy and widely considered effortlessly seductive.
Why is the bottle out of stock? The 100ml retail size is temporarily unavailable. The 1mL, 5mL and 10mL decants are in stock so you can still enjoy the genuine fragrance.
Description
Description
La Nuit De L'Homme is one of the most quietly seductive date-night fragrances ever made. Launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 2009 and composed by Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye and Dominique Ropion, it balances a smooth, spicy cardamom opening against soft lavender and creamy Virginia cedar. Reviewers call it "effortlessly seductive" — refined, magnetic and easy to wear, the scent that earned its reputation as a legendary evening signature.
Scent Character
- Woody — 40%
- Floral — 20%
- Fresh — 20%
- Spicy — 20%
Translation: a smooth woody-aromatic with warm spice and a soft lavender freshness — polished and sensual rather than loud or sharp.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Cardamom, Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Black Pepper, Cedarwood
Base: Tonka Bean, Vetiver
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate — realistically 4–6 hours, and as an Eau de Toilette some wearers get less. Honest expectation: this is a smooth, intimate scent rather than a long-haul beast; reapplication for a full night out is common.
- Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin — it draws people in rather than announcing across a room.
- Projection: 1–2 ft early, then settles into a soft personal aura.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Fall and Winter — the warm spice and cedar shine in cooler air.
- Occasion: Evening and Night Out, dates, dinners; also wearable for the office in moderation.
- Gender: Men's — a classic masculine date-night profile.
- Skip for: Situations needing all-day projection without reapplication.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Perfumers: Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye, Dominique Ropion
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Year: 2009
Current Availability
The full-size 100ml retail bottle is currently out of stock. You can still experience the genuine fragrance through our in-stock decants below — perfect for sampling or holding you over until bottles return.
Try Before You Commit
Sample the authentic juice now: 1mL for $3.99, 5mL for $15.99, or a 10mL travel size for $24.99 — a low-risk way to enjoy La Nuit De L'Homme while the retail bottle is out of stock.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order is guaranteed genuine. Backed by 200,000+ orders shipped and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, with free US shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
Is this the EDT, EDP or Le Parfum? This is the original Eau de Toilette (EDT) — the version that built the fragrance's reputation. YSL also makes an EDP and a Le Parfum flanker; this listing is the EDT.
How long does it last? Moderate — around 4–6 hours, sometimes less. As an EDT it's smooth and intimate; reapplication is normal for a long night.
Is it a good date-night scent? It's one of the most recommended date-night fragrances of its era — smooth, spicy and widely considered effortlessly seductive.
Why is the bottle out of stock? The 100ml retail size is temporarily unavailable. The 1mL, 5mL and 10mL decants are in stock so you can still enjoy the genuine fragrance.
