Pour Homme

1971

The original designer fougere — a lavender-herb framework that defined masculine elegance for half a century.

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Sensory Profile

Composition

Concentration Eau de Toilette

Style Classical

Notable Ingredients

lavender bergamot clover vetiver oakmoss tonka bean

Olfactory Structure

Family Fougere

Evolution Moderate

Sillage 5/10

Character

Moods

sophisticated serene nostalgic

Season

Spring Autumn

Occasion

All

Thematic Territory

A gentleman's study — old books, herb sachets, afternoon light through curtains.

Era & Context

Classical

YSL Pour Homme is widely regarded as the first modern designer masculine fragrance — the template that every fresh fougere since has referenced. Launched at the height of Yves Saint Laurent's cultural influence, it distilled masculine elegance into a lavender-herb framework that was revolutionary in its restraint compared to the heavy powerhouses of the era.