La Nuit de l'Homme

I held off on buying this beautiful fragrance for months because every youtube video and review all parroted the obvious *fact* that it had terrible performance due to years and years of irresponsible reformulations. There are several youtube videos comparing the smell and longevity of LNDL over the course of a decade and the videos all found that they farther back the bottle was made, the darker and stronger it was and the longer it lasted. It is still treated as fact that YSL is a greedy awful company who is watering down their product over the years to sell more bottles and save money. Even though it would be terrible business to alienate your loyal customers and the costs of perfume oils and raw ingredients are marginal to the overall cost of a fragrance. Out of curiousity I looked at old reviews of LNDL that are on this website and I found the following comments: It certainly lasts longer than L'Homme but still not more than about 4 hours (unless you spray lavishly but which makes it too sweet) -04/18/2009 3 hours of good sillage then close to the skin -09/19/2012 I like the base note, but it's weak as water -2/26/2013 Smells good, but nobody notices I am wearing it. -2/24/2013 Smells wonderful straight from go, gets better as it drys, doesnt last long though. -2/17/2013 Lasts about 2-3 hours on my skin. -10/01/2014 It has the basic vibe of the original though more generic and so much weaker that I wish I didn't go through my old bottles so quickly. The original scent also projected more. The sillage was better as well. So it is very safe to say that reformulations have ruined the performance of this once beastly fragrance. -09/06/2015 This was never a beast mode fragrance and performance has always been fairly weak to moderate longevity. Well why do youtubers say the older bottles lasted longer? Because they do? What? Let me introduce you to a new word: Maceration - The aging of chemical compounds. All perfumes will change in smell overtime, often becoming denser as the lighter top notes like citrisus and bergamot burn off, alcohol is slowly evaporated, and basenotes combine becoming stronger. The back of all your fragrance boxes has a number (usually 36 to 48) which is the number of months until the scent starts to change significantly. The Creed Aventus message boards all harp on how old bottles of aventus were darker and smokier and longer lasting and all the new ones are much brighter and weaker. The comments from 2016 all say they wish they had stocked up on the 2012 holy grail batches, the 2017 threads all wish theirs performed like the 2015 holy grail batches and the new 2020/2021 wish they had more of the 2016/2017 batches. It's all the same juice. It might be reformulated slightly to be in compliance with EU regulations but it's all essentially the same. The point of this long post is I'm trying to say that the reformulation police are mostly a bunch of morons who have no idea what they are talking about. Almost every fragrance is accused of reformulation that has made it weaker and killed performance. These companies aren't stupid, these frangrances are multimillion dollar businesses and subjected to stringent quality testing and extremely precise material inspection and mixing standards. This is an incredibly beautiful fragrance, performance is just okay.

I am on my second bottle of this masterpiece and will be buying more in the future, in one month I used 15ml of this and already planning to buy a 200ML bottle. Smells like a rainy forest very natural and bright it's a 10/10. The performance is the only problem of this fragrance its abysmal, no matter how many times you spray it, it will go away after a hour if your lucky because sometimes it doesn't even last 10 minutes before becoming a skin scent that you can barely smell, and it doesn't even last long as a skin scent. I've read and seen alot of people saying how the "oLd bAtCheS hAd wAY bEtTeR pErfOrmAnCe" they didn't, this always had bad performance even my old 2015 or 17 batch idk which exact year it was but it was old, even that had bad performance, it's always been like that and it sucks. I will give up my life like kratos did in god of war to YSL if they made a separate version or just upgraded this and gave it good performance. Edit: holy shit 5 months after buying this masterpiece, it has aged like the most finest wine, in the most perfect temperatures, it turned into a more creamy powdery rainy fresh forest, it went from super sexy to idk a whole new level of sexy, this gives me feelings of love, every time I smell it I feel pressure, performance sadly still the same but, the smell went from a 10/10 to a 11 if this just had good performance even like 3-4 hours with good silliage would be the best fragrance ever made, I sprayed this like more than 10 times on my friend, we went outside on a cold windy night perfect temperatures for this fragrance, didn't even get a hint of it on my nose it was that bad, I walked behind him beside him, sat right next to him in a bus, absolutely nothing sadly. Might even get a dupe of this instead of a 200ml bottle just because how bad the performance is, I don't like dupes the only dupe I've seen of this has a different kind of smell, I heard it's more powdery but if it smells a tad bit similar but has performance that lasts 100% buying it.

I think it is the best fragrance ever because it is kinda-freshy, sexy, inviting, warm, mysterious, mass-appealing, and non-disturbing at the same time. It opens with the crisp and refreshing cardamom-bergamot opening and then dries down to warm, embracing, highly masculine, but not gymboy masculine, but like an elegant man. It is a highly mysterious, sexy scent. In the latest drydown, it becomes sweeter and earthier. However, especially the mid-drydown in which cedar-cardamom-lavender is active, cannot ever cloy anyone, just appeals like a magnet. The main idea is: it somehow combines a fresh/clean vibe with an extremely sexy/warm/mysterious profile. It is a dumb-reach, sexy magnet usable in 4 seasons. La Nuit de L'Homme has a unique type of sexiness. It is not loud and does not abuse sweetness or sharp spices to attract. Conversely, it is mostly a minimalistic fragrance. In the heart of the fragrance, what you actually smell is the somewhat warm and ambery cardamom. However, it is supported with lavender and cedarwood, which gives the fresh and airy vibe, hindering the fragrance from becoming cloying. Also, there are hints of the peppery and earthy "mysterious" side in the background. In the later drydown, cardamom slowly disappears and what remains is the creamy, smooth almond/vanilla hint. Overall, this fragrance radiates confidence and mystery. It invites you closer with its warm embrace; however, it is different from sweet-gourmands, it warns you that you are approaching a man who is important and aware of his importance. Its projection is low on purpose, that man does not need attention, you need his attention. He states that you need to come closer to smell my intoxicating smell. In short, this fragrance is born from a paradox: an elegant man who smells clean and fresh while he is the sexiest smelling man in the room too. It is the combination of cold and hot, fresh and sexy.

Once again, people are conflating sillage/projection with longevity. Almost every fragrance on this site, people cry "this barely lasts more than a few hours, blah blah blah". Literally every frag in my small collection you can find reviews complaining about longevity and yet, each one lasts all day on me. So here we go, no, this doesnt project. But I put 4 sprays on my neck around 6:30am before work, and 10 hours later I am at home on my couch and can still smell it on me. Once again, the claims about a fragrance "not lasting" are overblown. It seems like people think CDNIM level projection/longevity should be the norm. I used to own CDNIM and liked it, but I stopped wearing it because every time I did, someone made a comment about how strong it is. I dont want to be known as "cologne guy". I realized I'd much rather someone notice what I am wearing when they are up close, rather than smell me from a mile away. This fragrance smells incredible, you can wear it any time, any place and you wont offend anyone. And if someone happens to give you a hug hello, they will say how wonderful you smell.

One of my all time favourites and my signature scent during the earlier-mid 2010's. Not had it in my collection for a few years now though but recently decided to revisit with a fresh new 100ml bottle in all its glory. Fresh out of the box, all the happy memories came flooding back with that instantly recognizeable Lavender-Cardamom but my joy was short lived when I noticed how 'thin' this scent has become. The deep, sultry, spiciness of the early formulation is now just an apologetic whisper. I ended up spraying about 10 sprays to try and get some performance but still found that after 2-3 hours it has basically gone. I understand the protection of profit lines can force some tough decisions but to quietly destroy one of the finest, most revered and commercially popular scents of all time is just inexcusable. I am genuinely gutted that this titan has fallen. Sorry, Yves Saint Laurent - you have lost a loyal fan here. I will be seeking high performing 'alternatives' in the future.

I adore this scent. Smell(ed) absolutely wonderful and has been my daily since I first started wearing it 7 years ago. Must have been reformulated recently-- I was running out of my bottle from maybe a year and a half ago and stopped by a duty free to grab another. Found the oil to be a bit more yellow, and didn't smell the same. A bit harsher on the opening, and less rich or deep on the dry down. Not necessarily terrible or worse, though I definitely preferred my older bottle. Though true that I am now quite nose blind to it after years of use, it has never had any real longevity nor projection since I started wearing it (except on hot days), and honestly loses more and more strength every time YSL reformulates it. Sidenote- the moderate projection makes it super every-day wearable, (barring super warm or humid days and nights), unlike some other comparable fragrances that tend to overwhelm those around you. All in all, I still love this fragrance, honestly a top 5 OAT for men.

I agree with Helloooneuman, I had no issues with performance (especially longevity) with this fragrance on my skin at least. And I would add that not everyone likes a room filler, it's obnoxious and stereotypical to assume everyone within 10-15 feet of you need to smell YOUR fragrance regardless whether they like it or not. It's a very juvenile thought process and similar to a owning a 1995 honda accord with a state of the art subwoofer sound system blasting your shitty music and causing a mini earthquake to all buildings within a 3 block radius. Maybe it's just me, but I think fragrances should be personal, attached to your character and pleasantly discovered, not causing sneezing fits and rolling eyes whenever you walk by. LNDH is not a weak fragrance by any means, it's a solid 2 footer with consistent sillage. It's sensual, cozy and warm fragrance profile, the one you wear with that special someone in a nice sexy dinner. It's not a "bro" cologne.

This was the first fragrance I bought myself in high school in 2014 after going online and searching for popular and highly rated fragrances. I absolutely loved it from the beginning and my love for fragrance was sparked. Since then exploring niche fragrance has become a hobby so I buy decants and go to the mall and try to get my nose on everything lol. I’ve come to realize vintage La nuit de Lhomme is truly something special. However the newer bottles seem to have lost that magic and smell more fresh, powdery, and just more basic. My 2014 la nuit de lhomme has average performance (lasts 5 hours) but smells incredibly good. 9.5/10. Vintage la nuit smells cardamom spicey, soapy, woody, sexy. The current batches I would give a 8.25/10. I will not be buying newer batches when my vintage bottle runs out. I sold my new bottle and went online and purchased a vintage bottle from eBay which was more than double the price but worth it to me :)

To every one crying about reformulations and it not lasting, sort the reviews by "positive reviews" and look at the top review by JohnnyFunk69, he looked through all the old reviews and found reviews from 2009 of people complaining about longevity, below is a snippet, so please stop complaining about longevity, this was never a power house, there was never a reformulation: Out of curiousity I looked at old reviews of LNDL that are on this website and I found the following comments: It certainly lasts longer than L'Homme but still not more than about 4 hours (unless you spray lavishly but which makes it too sweet) -04/18/2009 3 hours of good sillage then close to the skin -09/19/2012 I like the base note, but it's weak as water -2/26/2013 Smells good, but nobody notices I am wearing it. -2/24/2013 Smells wonderful straight from go, gets better as it drys, doesnt last long though. -2/17/2013 Lasts about 2-3 hours on my skin. -10/01/2014

First time I smelt this It was a dupe from a local decant shop, I immediately thought that now I must buy the original, I showed it to my cousin, 10 seconds later since it was still daytime he says, I NEED TO BUY THIS NOW, so we went to our local perfume shop and he got it. I cant tell you how many times people have complimented me on it and asked me what Im wearing. Even tho this fragrance was reformulated many times as of 2026 it is and always will be my favorite fragrance of all time without any doubt. Ive smellt and used hundreds and hundreds of different perfumes but YSL La nuit de l homme will always be the best smelling sexiest fragrance ever for me even 17 years after its release it is as perfect as its ever been, I tried all the flankers but none can come close to the original version. PURE PERFECTION IN A BOTTLE, as one of girl said to me, you smell like sex that walks :)

A true timeless legend. This is a classic men’s fragrance that has been loved by many for years. The scent is truly beautiful, but because it feels so special, I don’t really see it as an everyday fragrance. That’s probably why it’s often mentioned as being more suitable for special occasions or dates. Like many fragrances, it has received too much criticism about performance. However, this scent was never meant to be loud, room-filling, or to leave a massive trail. Instead, it stays close to the skin and feels very elegant. That’s exactly why it works so well for special moments. It doesn’t scream; after about 30 minutes, it blends nicely with the skin and becomes very smooth. In my opinion, it’s better suited for people over 30. Better suited for fall and winter. True to its name best worn at night. A masterpiece that will always have a place in my collection.

Absolutely brilliant. I want to eat myself. My signature fragrance starting today. It smells very cozy, chill, a bit sensual and slightly sweet in the lower end (nostalgic, as if tutti fruttii.) On my skin is not that spicy, which is fine. It smells like my personality, which works anytime. Night and day, winter or summer. I recommend it for men who are chill. I don't see this working on people like ishowspeed. I am very happy it does not have any alcoholic notes, not even at the start. I highly recommend to try it out on your skin though. For me it was a blind buy that was certainly worth it. Downsides: Terrible projection (I don't mind, as I like subtlety) Doesn't last very long. 2 hours at best. Early apply smells like common deodorant. (Only for a minute)

I have a 2011 batch, and you are paying a pretty penny for it if you want the good years. Though mine is considered one of the desired years it still is and was never a room filling "beast mode" fragrance. The scent is really nice. 4-5 sprays and you'll be noticed if someone is sitting next to you for a few hours, but it won't fill the room. The price definitely doesn't justify this cologne, and I would never go out of my way to buy a new bottle that doesn't last. I will say I do love smelling this on myself. In my opinion it is Dior Homme intenses older brother without that lipstick scent. It is more for winter but light enough to wear year-round.

The scent of a serial killer. This is what Ted Bundy smells like when he lures his victims. Clean. Calm. Educated. Controlled smile, low voice, impeccable manners. He speaks softly. He forces nothing. He lets you believe the choice is yours. Then the road narrows. The city disappears. The forest begins. Behind him 30 confirmed victims. Murdered. Raped. Buried at the edge of the woods. Where the ground is cold, and the river keeps flowing as if nothing ever happened. It doesn’t smell like love. It doesn’t smell like mystery. It smells like danger that learned good manners. Like a monster that doesn’t scream, but politely asks if you need help.

I remember my dad entering the house and I'd run to him jumping to hug him and this scent was his best friend, as soon as I smelled this I'd immediately start looking for him. Growing up I stopped smelling it as much but as I was snooping through his closet I found an empty bottle and put it up to my nose I felt all the nostalgia rushing in my mind. Absolutely beautiful clean masculine scent, if your a man who likes to club this fragrance is a head turner, as a man if I smelled this in a club I'd search for you just to compliment you about it. Not super blind buy safe I can see some who wouldn't like it

Man, I absolutely love this scent. It’s just so good I can’t get enough of it. It’s spicy and woody with a strong cardamom note and a slight, beautiful sweetness. It could have been a bit more sophisticated in my opinion, but it’s a designer fragrance so I can’t really complain. One important thing though: the performance isn’t great. On my skin it lasts about 2 hours max, and even then it stays very intimate and can only really be smelled up close. Final verdict: an immaculate smell. Very good for a designer scent overall, and I’d definitely recommend getting it.

One of those fragrances you have and love, then stupidly sell and then regret later. That’s me. Why did i get rid of this fragrance. This fragrance reminds me of Gris Charnel (one of my favorites) not because of the smell, but the vibe it gives off. sexy, comforting, warm, cozy, SEXY. you just smell so good and every woman you cuddle with will be intoxicated by your smell. 8.5/10, the longevity absolutely shreds the rating for this fragrance. if it lasted even 6 hours, it would be in the 9s. why couldn’t they just make this exact dna but stronger. why.

This is one of my all time favorites, I think it's versatile enough that it can be worn during hotter seasons and colder seasons. The smell reminds me specifically of Saigon cinnamon although there is no cinnamon in the fragrance. It smells similar to YSL L'Homme (the fragrance that this is based off) with a twist of fresh and woody. Definitely not heavy on the vetiver. The cedar really shines through and is holding hands with the lavender very well. It's a very nice sophisticated scent that could also be pulled off casual.

This fragrance is rather sentimental to me because even though now I would consider this to be an intimate evening type of scent, back in the day as a high school student and college student this was my everyday signature scent. This fragrance will always resonate with me. My bias put aside this has a beautiful scent profile even after being reformulated. It's a noticeable difference but it does not ruin this fragrance to my nose. Longevity is not great but it's a perfect date night fragrance in my opinion.

I still have some 2013 bottle. It's a beautiful cardamom lavander scent. It's cozy, smooth, spicy and a little bit sweet, but not super sweet. I prefer use this on cold days and special occations About longevity and projection It's pretty decent for a 2013 bottle. But never was a full force of projection even at that time. The thing I like about this scent It's very well blended. If you want to try something similar just get Lapidus - Pokerface, It's a little bit powdery, but very close and more cheap.