L'Homme Ultime vs Why
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Why takes 3 of 5 categories.
L'Homme UltimeChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
WhyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Homme Ultime2/5
Why3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Ultime
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Why
- Sillage & projection
- Why
- Value for money
- Why
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Ultime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme UltimeYves Saint LaurentWhyPrivezarahWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 2,343 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerL'Homme UltimeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
2,343 votes
40%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhy
SillageWhy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
rose69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
amber83%
woody74%
fruity65%
citrus56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerGrapefruitCardamomBergamot
Heart
RoseSageGeraniumApple
Base
CedarVetiverCashmere Wood
Top20 to 30 minutes
AppleBergamotGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Juniper BerriesSageGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberOlibanumTonkaVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for Why, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer100
Fall75
Winter56
Day100
Night81
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#563
PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#42,993
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL'Homme UltimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime is a crisp, modern woody fragrance that builds on the clean appeal of the original L'Homme by adding a fresh floral twist. It kicks off with a bright burst of tart grapefruit, zesty ginger, and cool cardamom that wakes up the senses immediately. As the sharp citrus calms down, a clean…
Reviews →Why by Privezarah brings a punchy aromatic fougere profile that balances bright orchard sweetness with dry woods. It opens immediately with a crisp burst of apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. As the sharp fruit settles, herbal geranium and sage take over, surrounded by aromatic juniper berries that give th…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Homme Ultime or Why?
Why takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Ultime is rated 4.39/5 from 2,343 votes; Why is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose L'Homme Ultime for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Why for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Ultime or Why?
They last about the same: Why 69/100, L'Homme Ultime 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Ultime or Why?
Projection is very close: Why 57/100, L'Homme Ultime 56/100 for sillage.
Do L'Homme Ultime and Why smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Sage and Geranium.
Is L'Homme Ultime or Why better for summer or winter?
Why suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Ultime and Why?
L'Homme Ultime has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Sage, Geranium and Apple, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood. Why has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Tonka and Vetiver.
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