44 community ratings

L'Homme Cologne Gingembre

2011MenModern

7.1/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.6 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does L'Homme Cologne Gingembre smell like?

Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine.

It opens with aquatic notes and bergamot for a fresh start. The heart holds violet, ginger, basil and white pepper, a floral and spicy mix. Cedarwood, oakmoss, vetiver and musk form a woody base. Aquatic, fruity and sweet accents run through it. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Sun Men Sport have a close profile.