Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme

This is a classic, timeless scent from the early 70's that does a wonderful and truly brilliant job blending the traditional citrus, herbal and woody components of the dirty/aromatic "citrus" genre that make it such an amazing fragrance - and stand out from all the rest! My friend, krmarich, points out what it is that is missing from the current formulations - Oakmoss. What a wonderful review, as well! The most current bottle I have is still very good (from prior to 2005 as it has a minimal list of ingredients, but the "YSL" logo is smaller, which means non-vintage...however, definitely prior to YSL being sold) and opens with a whole lemon - the fresh-squeezed juice and the bitter rind with bergamot and petit grain (this is, after all, a masculine citrus-dominant scent) put into a blender with fresh chopped lavender, herbs (mainly lemon verbena and rosemary with a hint of marjoram - the scent pyramid is correct). This is classic in structure - therefore, a bit restrained, but so classique! So, although it is slightly austere in the opening (not a bad thing for a citrus), the brilliant heart is where this comes into form as it transcends the fragrance into a truly rich, lush and aromatic woody fragrance. The rosewood smooths this composition and offers warmth, along with more light florals (including both a nice carnation-clove and geranium) as well as the important clary sage note, which brings eloquent harmony between the citrus, sharper herbs and florals. The base is predominantly vetiver and musk - although there are nice notes of sandalwood and cedar that one gets after about an hour into the wear. A touch of patchouli offers a nice earthiness and there is still the light touch of green moss (rich Oakmoss in Vintage formulation). This is a classic, French-styled aromatic woody citrus that delivers depth, power and longevity...dare I say the most in the genre (that is not Haute Concentration). More complex than Monsieur de Givenchy (but not necessarily better) and closer in depth of composition to Armani Eau Pour Homme and Chanel Pour Monsieur - YSL's Pour Homme offering is a refined, gentleman's scent with a nice entourage of complimentary notes. A classic among classics. For the gentleman...wearing this will always make you feel invigorated, masculine and more refined. Timeless. I will not buy any bottle of juice made by YSL past 2008 (when Yves Saint Laurent passed away and the house was sold to L'Oreal). Reformulations to virtually all the fragrances occured soon thereafter - and I am truly appalled with what has been done to the house that was orchestrated by a genius in Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent. This early creation was the signature scent, of his lifetime. However, his entire brilliant, genius body of work will live on forever, in older bottles for us to enjoy while we are here...may he R.I.P. Going back to the review of formulation prior to current, I concur with Shamus1's review as well - this scent is possibly for those who find French-styled fragrance to their liking - except that I, personally, find something here that is (while not "hip") definitely for the retro-crowd as well. A fragrance-lover's delight (and Patrick Bateman's fragrance in his medicine cabinet as he does his morning ritual) - this beauty embodies old-school masculinity. Subtleties, nuances, and aromatic touches that lend to a wonderfully fresh and long-lasting and mature scent...near perfection in Vintage formulation! Bravo!

Some sealed vintage samples of YSL Pour Homme popped up on eBay, and I was able to grab one before they disappeared again... it was so good I went out and got myself a partially used 60ml splash bottle. To say what many others here have already said: YSL Pour Homme is a three-dimensional, bona fide masterpiece. The lemon is neither sweet nor sour, but dry and utterly captivating with its supporting cast of woody and aromatic notes. To compare with other lemon-heavy citrus aromatics, YSL PH is undeniably classic, but still smells relevant. I'm not yet 30 and I wish this scent profile was still available these days. YSL PH avoids the old-fashioned style of something like Monsieur de Givenchy, which leans heavier into the carnation and oakmoss for a true barbershop experience. PH is also superior to Loewe Pour Homme (new amber bottle), for which the lemon to my nose is astringent and shallow compared to PH's multi-faceted depth. Still really like Loewe and Givenchy for what they are; but if you're looking for a classic lemon king, YSL PH tops the list. P.S. my girlfriend likes to joke that I'm wearing "Lysol Pour Homme," because she's a philistine who likes to ruin everything I cherish. Edit 06/2024: So my full-bottle partial I purchased is quite oxidized compared to the sample I originally purchased. And unfortunately, it means much of that wonderfully three-dimensional lemon doesn't last. It smells balanced and wonderful for the first 15 minutes, but it promptly progresses towards an obtrusive, mossy vetiver. Given how much I loved my sample, I still like this bottle; the lemon is certainly still there, but it lacks the balance that the sealed sample delivers. I made the mistake of wearing it to work, and my colleague asked why it smelled like grass in the room. It is now that I must go and wipe my tears. Update2: 11/2024. I have heard that Perfume Parlour in the UK delivers a solid dupe of YSL PH, titled "LXXI For Men." But I have yet to get my nose on it. I'll probably get it eventually though, and I'll leave a review here for it.

Second review: I finally got around to buying a proper bottle of YSL Pour Homme - it's certainly not as old as the other bottle I have, but oakmoss is listed in the ingredients, and it definitely smells awesome. I can't say much that's different from my previous assessment, other than this newer bottle definitely hasn't been damaged one bit; all the notes are there in full force, with the citrus/verbena/petitgrain accord so strong and in-your-face that it almost burns my nostrils! The opening continues for at least a good half hour on my skin before progressing seamlessly to a more subdued, herbal middle, finally landing on a very Guerlain-esque lavender/oakmoss accord, buoyed by the slightest animalic note. This may be a newer bottle, but does it ever pack a punch and not give a rat's ass about any IFRA restrictions! What I enjoy the most about this fragrance is the talent and ingenuity that obviously went into making it - YSL Pour Homme starts as an almost piercing citrus/herbal chypre, but eventually dries down into a subtle yet indistinguishably old-fashioned animalic fougere. For a fragrance to cross those two genres of perfumery almost seamlessly as it dries down is a testament to the artistry and appreciation of detail that went into classical perfumery. ...which is where I'll make my closing statement: this is definitely not a fragrance for everyone. It's quite loud, smells a bit older, can be abrasive, and probably should be worn sparingly. However, you can put me with those who love it, because I don't care about any of those things - it's one of the best classic masculine fragrances, period. Easily in my top ten vintage masculines and surely worth trying for any classic fragrance lover who hasn't gotten around to it yet. I'm almost kicking myself for waiting so long to try this stuff!

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme.... This fragrance opens with a strong sour lemon along with lavender, this only lasts 2 minutes until it gives way to the mid which is a clean, soapy, woodsy yet with dirty herbal undertones in the background reminding you that this fragrance was born in France. This fragrance is extremely easy to wear (after the first 2 minutes) It calms down into a dirty, clean, soapy, creamy dry down that is quite simply what I want to smell like. Compared to the Haute Concentration version this one is less soapy and more youthful smelling where as the Haute Concentration verson has a soapier smell and is more serious/professional smelling. Smell 9/10 The first 2 minutes are not my cup of tea but the rest of the 10 hours is what I spray it on for. Also a side note; sweat and this fragrance do not mix well so if it's 90-100 degrees use Pour Homme Haute Concentration instead it's more fresh. Sillage 9/10 Not the best but it delivers and you will be smelled. IMO perfect for warmer weather but maybe not strong enough for winter. 2-3 sprays to the chest is what I do and it works. Longevity 10/10 8-10 hours everytime, strong for the first 3 hours then it hangs in there for 7 more hours and I still smell good when I come home from work. Versatility 9/10 I avoid this fragrance on the very very hot days. Other than that its good for everything A must for men who appreciate classic citrus fragrances.

An extinct classic that should not have disappeared !! These masculine seventies with citrus and citrus with an aromatic point were apparently simple, fresh, discreet, but maintained at all times a great charm, the charm of naturalness. Here we find a citrus outlet, with real citrus, the composition is naive, primitive, beautiful to which is attached a powerful and pleasant lemon grass, an aromatic point of rosemary and a green touch to make it super masculine. All this aroma holds up quite and lasts until dried. The fresh lavender feels clean, crystalline, like the water of a spring and an almost nerolí by the petit grain that tones very similar stays behind the citrus with a soft point of geranium giving all this a floral accent. The trio of most used woods in perfumery appear and accompany the drying: sandal, cedar and vetiver to increase the effect forest and give body, all with a slight dry touch so that the fragrance remains very masculine, but feeling at all times that sensation Citrus-aromatic so good from the beginning. The duration is correct and the wake too. Pour Homme has that "do not know what" that makes a fragrance to become elegant and charming. Rating: 8

This is a masterpiece. The start is sharpish and quite definitely lemony and herbal. To me the lavender is hard to separate amongst the other wonderful crisp notes, especially the rosemary. After it has settled on my skin, the patchouli and vetiver become more prominent and it is the balance of these two notes that make this so enjoyable for me. I have many fragrances where patchouli dominates, in this fragrance however, it is made to share the limelight with vetiver and the other herbs. The richness of the overall effect of the combination of notes makes it hard for me to identify the woods, however, they are in there somewhere contributing to give an olfactive offering which is stunning. It is bold without being brash (like say, Quorum by Antonio Puig). I could see myself wearing this all year round, despite its potency. Other strong fragrances I have (mainly the incensy ones and Kouros in particular) have been retired for the Australian summer, due to the widespread carnage they might create when mixed with 37 degree Celcius heat. On the other hand, YSL PH has a cleanness and a greenness, which I think would make this acceptable for hot weather.

this is one of those old fragrances still wearable nowadays. mine is from early 90's and i love it so much. i tried once la collection version and it's very close. slightly toned down but it's only my humble opinion. regarding the scent, this is a benchmark of masculine parfumery, it plays in the same league of eau sauvage with some differences. both are fresh citrusy, with a lemon blast in the opening and some spicies and woody notes after a while, so manly in the final result. ysl pour homme is dirtier, the herbal notes are more detectable compared to eau sauvage and the performance is better. if u are a football(soccer) fan the difference between the two is like comparing Van Basten(eau sauvage) to Batistuta(ysl pour homme): the first was more elegant in the moves, the second was more rude and potent but both wonderful strikers. so ysl is a great pick, very versatile with a very good performance, and obviously with a touch of a fantastic retro style. un profumo del passato ancora utilizzabile oggi. scent: 8,5 longevity:8 sillage:7,5 versatility: 8 uniqueness:8 bottle:7 compliment factor-7 my vote: 8,5 in one word: homme

For you wine connoisseurs in the audience: Chanel Pour Monsieur is a smooth Riesling. Dior Eau Sauvage...a cool sip of Chardonnay. Acqua di Parma Colonia hits the olfactive palette like a crisp Pinot Gris and Monsieur de Givenchy like a subtly herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. YSL Pour Homme is Chablis. Folks, this stuff is DRY. Beautifully dry. You want the most potent shot of lemon, lavender, rosemary, and everything else that reeks of classic Parisian couture and charm, you got it. One spray of this and you're bound to get a call from Bridget Bardot (I'm a Catherine Deneuve man, myself) within the first six hours in which you throw your infectious and distinctly Parisian stink around. Yes, they're both old now, but you get my point. A bit of advice for any man who wants to smell good: Me - "Don't think. Just wear this." Scentless dope - "But, I don't want to smell like an old m...." Me - "SHUSH! You're thinking. Just....wear it. Spray, my child. Spray."

So I just bought a 50ml sample bottle of this for real cheap, 20 bucks for a blind buy. As for the first spray right out of the bottle, the first thing that came to my mind was lemon pledge (yes with Consuela's voice saying it in my head too) hahaha. So for the first 30 minutes? (will have to wear again for proper time) that is all what I could smell was lemon pledge. If you are able to get passed that, that's when this scent really takes off and goes back in time of what a real masculine scent smelt like way back when suits with bell bottoms were the hippest thing around. Perhaps that may be the sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and amber working together after the lemon pledge has dissipated? All I know is that after trying one spray, it's something that I know I will appreciate more and more as time goes by. Try it! You probably won't like it, but one day you will give in to the lemon pledge. I know i'm currently doing so...

Fabulous Fragrance ! The first Legendary masculine Perfume by Master Perfumer Raymond Chaillan and YSL. In my opinion, This is a MASTERPIECE alongside Eau Sauvage and Chanel Pour Monsieur. Citrusy, Crisp, Clean, Chypre, Woody, Complex and Nostalgic. Unfortunately YSL Pour Homme EDT Original Vintage Bottle is Discontinued, Nowadays It is hard to find and very Rare with Expensive price ! This review is based on the Vintage Bottle. It opens up with a bit bitter fresh citrusy, green herbal and floral notes in the background then dry down is green musky woody.It doesn't smell old or outdated, I really enjoy it from the opening to the dry down and I'm so happy that I have it in my collection and I love it. Longevity is very good. If you like Timeless Classic Style Scent, You will like this one and You can't go wrong with YSL Pour Homme. Two Thumbs Up. Bravo Monsieur Raymond Chaillan! Rating : 9 /10

Awesome. The key is to stick to light application. It's very understandable that the opening would scare a lot of people off - it's strong, almost harsh with intense citrus, and slightly animalic. However, in the knowledge of what's to come, this just adds to the excitement of the ride. The drydown is great - very traditional. Woods, moss, amber and musk while staying slightly floral in a very conservative sense. It's so well blended, it wears like a second skin and comes off very naturally. Traditional and understated and a perfect gentlemans fragrance as it doesn't allude to ulerior motives - aka not a 'panty dropper'. In any case, deserves a place along side the other greats of this genre - Pour Mousieur, Eau Sauvage, Monsieur de Givenchy, Armani eau Pour Homme, Moustache etc. While discontinued, it's still easy enough to find at a price which can justify a blind buy if you can't test it.

There's two MUST HAVE bottles from YSL..both vintage M7 during the fall/winter months and YSL Pour Homme during the spring/summer months. YSL PH is an excellent mix of citrus/herbal blend coming together gorgeously. Both verbena, petitgrain mixed with sage and a touch of voliet brings this phenomenon juice to levels of being a nieche fragrance today. Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 6-8hrs when I sprayed it on my skin 2x. You can smell this juice at least 1 1/2 ft away after it's settles down. Overall thoughts, I tried the current version of this fragrance but almost always the original version is far more superior. This fragrance is a complex blend of notes making it extremely wearable throughout the spring into early fall. You can wear this juice on causal and special occasions. Easy to rate this exquisitely crafted fragrance.....10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You will need time to fully appreciate this masterpiece. You will neeed time - or shall I say "age"? - in order to completely understand his majestic simplicity. Is YSL PH dated? Of course, it is. Despite the reformulation, it is NOT a modern frag. But it is that kind of perfume easely recognizable by any real man - the scent of the cleanness, the aroma of a vibrant and also pacefull & self-confident virility. I recommend YSL PH for the day and the same in "haute concentration" for evening & night (I have both of them in current formulation - both are very good). Three shots, two times per day, will teleport you in a space where the scent of a man is an unambigous proof of his masculinity. Nine of ten women will welcome you with a genuine and promising "ummmmmm". A deserved 9+/10

I am based in the UK. My cousin gave me YSL Pour Homme for Christmas in 1979 when I was 14. I remember it being aquamarine in colour. It was my first after shave and still my favourite. I love the smell of it throughout the day as it changes on my skin. I've tried to plead with L'Oreal (the owners of YSL) to bring it back, but no reply. I've tried to purchase it in most European countries, but its completely disappeared (last purchase was 5 years ago in Tenerife, Canary Islands). One of the reviewers suggested LXXl as being near to YSL Pour Homme. I have purchased it from Perfume Parlour, and will let you know what its like when it arrives. I also use Chanel Pour Monsieur, and Colonia by Acqua di Parma, which are both citrus based, but only come second to YSL Pour Homme.

I have come to the conclusion that I absolutely love older fragrances with a strong lemon note and YSL's Pour Homme has become one of my favorite from that sort of category. I now have two bottles of the vintage fragrance. One is a regular atomizer that works through the pump action, but I have an even older one that utilizes a gas propellant form of atomizer. Sadly, the gas propellant one is a bit too old and was possibly not taken as good a care of because quite a few of the notes are a tad dull now. Which is why I have the second vintage. It is simply beautiful! A superb burst of lemon (which isn't for everyone) that is rich and bright. And the dry down is simply gorgeous. This fragrance has a manliness to it that is in my opinion timeless but to some dated.

snapped up a vintage 60ml splash for 30 USD thinking I wouldn't like it and resell for a quick buck...boy, was I wrong. this is a masterpiece. bright, almost astringent lemon in the opening with fresh cut, verdant petitgrain and lemon verbena, paired with herbal rosemary, lavender, and clary sage. the beginning is a bit sharp and sort of blew me back initially, but now I can't get enough of it. this is as dry as they come, no hint of sweetness in sight. when the drydown from my bottle comes (HOURS later, the herbal citrus seems neverending), it brings a sexy musk and creamy sandalwood. this is not a loud fragrance, but anyone who is so lucky to smell it on you will know you mean business.

Vintage "cologne spray": My friend Matt found a vintage 2oz spray bottle at Goodwill of this fragrance, and what an anomaly it is! I feel like the top notes got a bit burnt off with time; hence me not really getting any citrus out of it, but everything else is marvelous - a slightly dusty petitgrain, paired with a strident lavender, a powdery rosewood note, a dab of oakmoss, and finally just a hint of animalism (civet?) in the base. It's a very nice dry, herbal chypre/fougere hybrid with elements of Chanel Pour Monsieur and Loewe Pour Homme in it. I haven't smelled the current stuff, so I can't comment on that, but when I do I'll revise my review.

A lemony, herbal goodness, suitable for all occasions. What more could a guy wish for? The first fragrance for men by YSL reminds me of such other masculine classics as Moustache, Eau Sauvage and Tuscany in having the same slightly dirty, sweaty tang which, on a man, makes the wearer irresistible. So many citrus notes and a whopping dose of lavender at the top, a generous herbal transition in the middle followed by a gentle woody base, sounds like the perfect composition, which this fragrance really is, and more.

YSL Pour Homme... I prefer the After Shave Lotion (vintage) than EDT (la Collection). ASL start with the loud Bergamot ( really hate its Top Note) and Lavender, after an hour the both dried down and turn to a hints of Lemon / Geranium and ummm... Rosemary which I really enjoyed. When EDT (lc) was so weak and smell like a DDT. ASL work well on the hot wet day that you can feel like just finish bathing. Its sillage was well and the longative... 8-9 hrs! 8/10 and ASL makes me want to try the Concentrate version.

This is old school with citrus up front and a sweet, woodsy musk at the end. One of my Hall of Fame favorites on a man. For the 40+ gentleman. Too heavy for those younger unless blended with something more modern. I was mesmerized by it on man I met on a blind date many years ago. I don't remember the exact conversations we had. I never forgot his cologne. I must have been impressed because I married him after a long engagement. I am still impressed and have happy memories around this fragrance.