La Nuit de l'Homme
A smooth, sensual spicy-woody scent built on cardamom, lavender and cedar. A perennial date-night favourite prized for its refined, slightly sweet, intimate character.
La Nuit de l'Homme opens on Cardamom and Bergamot, moves through Lavender and Cedar, and dries down to Tonka Bean and Vetiver. At $60 - $100 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with moderate (5h - 7h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.
ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES
Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.
Approx. $0.60/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($60) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Cardamom
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Cedar
- Virginia Cedar
- Tonka Bean
- Vetiver
- Caraway
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
La Nuit de l'Homme is Yves Saint Laurent's 2009 eau de toilette from perfumer Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye, Dominique Ropion. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.
The Opening
From the first spray, Cardamom, Bergamot establish a bright citrus and warm spice character that defines the top of the composition.
The Heart
As the top notes settle, the heart turns aromatic herb and dry woods, built around Lavender, Cedar, Virginia Cedar. This is where the fragrance reveals its true personality, roughly two to four hours in.
The Dry-Down
The dry-down anchors on a dry woods and sweet gourmand base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Caraway, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.
Who Should Buy La Nuit de l'Homme
La Nuit de l'Homme leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and warm spice compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.
No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE
Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.
Cardamom and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.
Lavender and Cedar take over as the core character of the fragrance.
Tonka Bean and Vetiver anchor the scent close to the skin.
A skin-scent of Tonka Bean and Vetiver is what typically remains by now.
Wear It
- ✓Autumn / Fall (30% seasonal fit)
- ✓Spring (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Winter (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Evenings, dinners and going out
Skip It
- ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder
Blind-Buy Risk
- • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
- • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.
- • Moderate projection makes it forgiving and easy to wear day to day.
INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT
Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.
IFRA-restricted; coumarin sources carry a general pregnancy-caution flag.
Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.
This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →
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