YSL pour Homme (1971)
by Yves Saint Laurent

The opening blast of citrus is the only part of this fragrance I love. The thyme just ruins it all. Sorry but I'm going to get rid of this bottle.

27th August, 2011. (Last Edited: 29th August, 2011.)

Very good fragrance, but Chanel Pour Monsieur and Armani Pour Homme are better.

23rd July, 2011.

Pour Homme starts with a big citrus blast backed with bergamot or lavender. For a brief period the lemon does remind of Pledge but this quickly dissolves and it becomes a straightforward, if potent, classic eau de cologne. What elevates this above 4711 with which it shares a citrus/lavender structure is greater radiance in time and space: the sillage is noticeable but not overwhelming and the longevity for a citrus-centered offering is outstanding.

This is a key bottle in my wardrobe and one that I turn to often.

9th July, 2011.

Big time lavender and lemon scent, with an awesome bitter, skanky herbal heart and woody drydown. The note pyramid above is ludicrous - only lemon, thyme and vetiver?! I smell lavender, sage, basil, carnation, amber, coumarin, and a lot more things in this. This is a dry scent in the classic French and Mediterranean style, and I love it. If you dig fragrances like Signoricci, Ho Hang, Monsieur de Givenchy, Chanel Pour Monsieur, etc., you're going to love this.

This can be worn in any occasion by guys of any age, though I must say that it does project a classy, mature feel. This is perfect for a guy who wants to stand out in that "I have good taste" sort of way.

YSL Pour Homme is for men who are serious about their fragrances. Not for wimps or guys who start every sentence with "Dude!"

MY RATING: 8.5/10

23rd June, 2011.

I am retrieving these notes which I have found on a previous review by foetidus (thanks amigo)

Top: Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain, Verbena,
Middle: Carnation, Marjoram, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosewood, Thyme
Base: Amber, Sandal, Tonka, Musk, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver

A very beautiful 70`s masculine power frag...Absolutely...!

A very refined blend of lemon, spices and vetiver...Definitely...!

An absolute must in any Gent`s wardrobe...Of Course...!

Excellent longevity and sillage...!

Big thumbs up...!!!

2nd March, 2011.

Magnificent in it's simplicity. A restrained lemon opening that dries down to an warm herbal base. The entire start to end experience is wonderful. While it doesn't smell like ADP Colognia, the two fragrances share the same distinguished gentlemanly and happy vibe. Appropriate for any occasion. Such a pleasant and lovely scent. Thumbs way, way up for this beauty.

20th August, 2010.