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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense
Yves Saint Laurent

L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Green
Aquatic
Aromatic
EDP · 2013 · mens

L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense is a 2013 intensification of YSL's flagship men's fragrance, pushing the original's DNA into bolder territory. As an EDP, it carries more concentration and presence than the eau de toilette version while maintaining the house's signature approach to masculine refinement.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus -- bergamot and lemon -- paired with black pepper for a sharp, peppery edge. The heart develops through herbal artemisia, orange blossom, and violet leaf, softening the initial bite with green and floral nuance. The base anchors everything with a rich amber/woody structure: ambergris and benzoin provide warmth and sweetness, while cedar, leather, and suede add depth and subtle texture. The overall effect is a citrus-forward fragrance with a sensual, woody backbone that feels both fresh and substantial.

L'Intense works best for those seeking a refined masculine with enough character to stand out from the original, particularly in cooler months or evening wear. The amber-woody base gives it staying power beyond a typical citrus fragrance, making it suitable for someone who wants brightness without sacrificing longevity. If you gravitate toward scents with balanced freshness and sensuality, you'll find resonance in The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
55%
Floral
91%
White Floral
50%
Green
46%
Aquatic
32%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
100%
Musky
32%
Powdery
32%
Amber
70%
Spicy
27%
Balsamic
32%
Vanilla
32%
Sweet
32%
Leather
64%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Artemisia
Artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Cedar
Cedar
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Suede
Suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The SensualistBest match85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Aristocrat85% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Tactician84% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh55%Floral91%White Floral50%Green46%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP

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What does Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense smell like? +
L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense is a 2013 intensification of YSL's flagship men's fragrance, pushing the original's DNA into bolder territory. As an EDP, it carries more concentration and presence than the eau de toilette version while maintaining the house's signature approach to masculine refinement. The fragrance opens with bright citrus -- bergamot and lemon -- paired with black pepper for a sharp, peppery edge. The heart develops through herbal artemisia, orange blossom, and violet leaf, softening the initial bite with green and floral nuance. The base anchors everything with a rich amber/woody structure: ambergris and benzoin provide warmth and sweetness, while cedar, leather, and suede add depth and subtle texture. The overall effect is a citrus-forward fragrance with a sensual, woody backbone that feels both fresh and substantial. L'Intense works best for those seeking a refined masculine with enough character to stand out from the original, particularly in cooler months or evening wear. The amber-woody base gives it staying power beyond a typical citrus fragrance, making it suitable for someone who wants brightness without sacrificing longevity. If you gravitate toward scents with balanced freshness and sensuality, you'll find resonance in The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense? +
Top: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Lemon. Heart: Artemisia, Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf. Base: Ambergris, Benzoin, Cedar, Leather, Suede, Woody Notes.
What fragrance family is L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense? +
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense? +
Based on shared notes, Lattafa His Cofession Men (Ambergris, Cedar, Violet Leaf, Lemon), Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli (Ambergris, Leather, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Amalfi Coast (Ambergris, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche Hair Mist for women (Cedar, Woody Notes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Giorgio Armani Eau De Cedre (Suede, Woody Notes, Violet Leaf, Bergamot) may smell similar to L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Parfum L'Intense.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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