La Nuit De L'Homme Collectors Edition & Reformulation Comparison | 2014 Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit 

very informative man...really that cleared up a lot ,although it won't stop people from saying their personal re-form is the best and swear up and down that their bottle smells deeper and last longer and charge 200$ for it

I have two 100mL edition collector, one is open and the other sealed and one 100mL collectors edition also sealed. Thanks god i have bought that all, because the edition collector from 12/2013 has great performance, it lasts 8+ hours with 3hour fine projection. Im good for few years.

This is the best technical breakdown on these reformulations that I've seen on the net period. Thank you. If I were to get an original bottle from 2012 wouldn't it have performance issues just due to it being so old?

Really good info Enjoyed this I haven't smelled too many fragrances So I'm really behind but La Nuit de L'homme Is my current favorite Have few decants of 2013 Thanks

I have the 2016 batch and within a half hour you can barely smell it, for the price it’s not a bargain, projection is almost nil, he’s probably one of the most informative scent guys out there, no bs, just fact, and honest opinion. He’s my go to on fragrance, best on RU-vid.

I own edition collector and it is very good. Even with one spray it last me all day long. It works well in cold weather.

I bought this back when it first came out at my local Macy's. I love this scent, but I rarely wear it because I don't want it to run out.

Thank you! A lot of great info. All I really want to know about re formulations is 1) does it smell good, 2) is it worth the money 3) and does it smell close to what the original was. I get tired of hearing about how great a scent is that I'll never get a chance to try! I just want to enjoy the scents I have available to me. Again thank you, this was well done!

Ashton, this video was very informative. Good looking out. Your video will clarify up anymore doubts about the reformulations of YSL. I'll definitely keep that in mind and look for the original formulation. It's too bad I didn't start collecting fragrances in my pre teen years and I'm now kicking myself.

Great video Ashton! I also read the article on Raiders of the Lost Scent before buying my bottle. Found the first reformulation but my bottle is from 2014. Will give it a wear tomorrow to see how it performs. Always wanted to buy this scent but didn't want to spend so much on the current reformulation. Was lucky to come across this bottle a week back, checked the formulation code at the end of the ingredients and it's the 2011 formula so super excited.

Great video Ashton, I love la nuit de L'homme, I bought a 2 oz. bottle of the original formula and only bust that out at special occasions, then I found the collectors edition at notion and I ordered 2 bottles of it so I wouldn't run through my vintage. On my skin I get about 6-8 hours of longevity on this, which I'm very pleased about. The new formulation I get about 3-4, so I'm very happy to have 2 bottles of the collectors edition. Also after watching a video Fragboy Stewie did, I picked up a bottle of Lanvin Avant-garde and that smells strikingly similar to La nuit de L'homme. I get about 6 hrs longevity on that also. It's a great cheapie as well.

I have the collector's and I love it! It does last and project pretty good on me as well. I actually went and bought myself a second one as backup haha. Awesome comparison man! And congrats on 7k!!

Thank you so so much for clearing up this very very complicated subject. I'm going to try and find a first reformulation bottle.

Do you think that perhaps part of the reason that the new La Nuit batches aren’t as dark, rich, and ehmmm “cardamom-y” is due to the age of the bottle? I’ve noticed with my other scents that as the bottle ages, they tend to smell a bit stronger, and darker. The citrus notes tend to die down a bit and the darker notes such as vanilla, Tonka, and maybe even cardamom will become a little bit more pronounced.

I just went to the back of the box of my 6.7 oz bottle , and I verified that its a FIRST REFORMULATION. Great video.

Thanks for this info, I've been looking for this batch for awhile. Just ordered mine from notino before they sell out.

Excellent Clear Detailed review. This review is Artistic. Loved it very much.

MrSmelly1977 has a comparison video of 2012 La Nuit vs 2015 La Nuit.....according to this video right here, wouldn't that make both La Nuits the same formulation?

I have bought Zara For Him Black Edition which has a strong La Nuit vibe...worth checking out as it only cost me £7 on sale with Zara online in UK for 100ml

I blame Jeremy for this one J/K When I first got into fragrances this is the one that came coming up about batch issues. I've stayed away and went in other directions. Thank you for the in depth review, it is never to late :-)

This perfume is one of the Best perfume in the market Before they reformulated The new one also hv a very nice smell but only 30mins then gone.In my opinion La nui de Lhomme is The most love n ton of compliment Better than the niche market even King Aventus. Everyone n Every gal love this awesome scent man. 10/10 in my options. Thankd for sharing Bro!

Thanks for the informative video. I always knew about the batch code but not the formula code on the box. I was relieved to find out that my monstrous 200mL bottle is the first reform. Still smells great. And you won't catch me forking out triple digits for the original.

Thank you man!!! Awesome review! You're doing a superb job Ashton. Keep it up bro!

I get what you're saying about the formula codes, but there is undoubtedly a difference in my 2 bottles of La Nuit. My first bottle is a 2011 that I use very sparingly now, and I got a bottle of this collector's edition (dated July 2014) hoping that it would be the same formula without the crazy vintage prices. My collectors edition bottle smells way different than the 2011, and performance is much weaker. I'm not gravely disappointed because it's still good enough to warrant the $40 I spent on it, but that 2011 bottle is goddamn magic. I tend to agree with the notion that bottles from 2013 and earlier are of a significantly higher quality of scent and performance, no matter what the formula codes say.

So I have two 2014 editions of La Nuit. I thought I had the current formulation, so if what you said is true than I have the 1st reformulation.... I might have to seek out more of the 2014 or pre current editions to save up. It's my favorite fragrance.

You are Amazing!!! So spot on with this review!!!! Great work brother!!!

Nice review ! Thanks for clearing the air on this one . . . much appreciated !

I'm going to order this for sure. Thank you for this great video! It's going to cost me 80 euro for 100 ml, but I don't care. I want to smell the 2014 bottle.

Are you sure about the reformulation dates being in 2011? I have a Sept 2010 batch and it's got the 8YB02-2 formula and thinner atomiser.

The. Best. Vídeo. About. La Nuit de L'Homme! Congrats bro! 👌

Thanks. That confirms I got lucky being able to buy a 2013 (first reformulation) 200ml bottle for less than $90 in 2019. 😜

People that are interested should grab one right now. I bought mine 2 days ago before this review for 51 and some change. I just checked and it's 62 now. I hope the video was sponsored Ashton. You can't send them business like that for free.

interesting stuff I own a bottle of the 2016 reform I still think it's good. I just re apply every now and then

I bought a bottle just about a year ago, and it just didn't do it for me. I found it a little too powdery. Maybe I should try to look for one of the first batches.

Really Really appreciated your highly professional explanation. you are right the matter not about batch or the year. its about formulation code. Thank you so much.

If you are ordering online how do you know if its the original 2009 batch, compared or if its the reformulated batch of this fragrance?

Thanks, thats answer most of my questions about this perfume

Great vid. Hope you can do the same with Dior Homme Intense.

Thanks, Great in depth review!

I do have to state one thing. I saw you mention before that the difference between the 2 last formulations is not that big of a difference, well.. I have recently bought La nuit again and its a BIG difference. So for anyone thinking of rebuying it pls take this into account. The overall smell is weaker and it does not last that long but its still oke i guess.

Actually a proper review... proper product info!

Ashton, you sir are the man! Really appreciate the video. I was just about to buy the 200 ml. bottle of this fragrance, but more than likely it will be the 2016 formula, and that would be disappointing. Thanks to you I bought the collectors edition. Again, THANK YOU!!!

Hey Aston, I need the hook up on a bottle or decant of Kilians straight to heaven. Buy or trade. Awesome review and nice breakdown of formulations thanks for your effort.

Nice video man!

Thanks for making this video, dude. I was really wondering about the Collectors Edition.

Incredible video, off the charts information content, thank you for doing the detailed legwork here

make a vid about creed aventus batch variations and which batch has an excellent performance and where to get it from for a reasonable price?

What is the online site to buy this fragance, thanks ???

Raiders of the Lost Scent has the best on Serge Luten's history. Very easy to follow. So I just ordered Dior Fahrenheit 32 *2007* from Notino. Is this the same type of thing as the collectors Edition of La Nuit ? Oh, 38L402 ,April 2014. I got one of those deals from Macy's,remember Macy's , where you got a free 1.7 bottle with a purchase the 3.4 oz. Still got some of the 1.7 and haven't even cracked the 3.4 .I'm set for awhile. Still would like to sample the very first. Thanks for the link and for clearing everything up. BTW, I love my La Nuit.

Very informative! It clears the doubts and mysteries of the much vaunted reformulations. Still on the fence though if I am going to buy the latest reformulation. Do not have the time and energy to hunt for the original.

Excellent. Many thanks !

Great review!

really interesting, thanks man :)

Weird- I see a bottle with the C167049/1 formulation code, but the batch code 38m103 comes up as January 2015. I’m assuming its the 2nd reformulation.

I still have the vintage la nuit frozen cologne from 2/2012. Batch 62J204. Funny thing is it's a cologne but the performance is 3 times better than the current la nuit.

Picked up 2 bottles and this is the 1st reformulation and not the later grabage!

I'm kinda jealous of all of your Eau Sauvage bottles. I don't even try with this one. Any time I've tried what is available it just vanishes. And while I love hunting down a good vintage I have lots of things in front of this one. I wish all of those who are on the hunt for the good version of this the best of luck!

Would it be worth buying this if I find one? I’m willing to pay but the issue is with buying one that’s 8-9 years old how will I know if it will even be good? There no way to know how it was stored. I don’t want to waste my money..

Woah. Who's this guy on the Gents Scent channel?

another great video, ashton. don't like it when they reformulate, gives me a shady vibe.

Hi do u know anything about ysl l'homme sport leather edition. I have been seeing is it real do u know anything about it let me know

I have a 62K400 (2013) but the formula on the box is B159390/2????

some say it's because they want to make it cheaper to produce but maybe they do it for the hype that starts which is free advertisement

Was the original L’Homme collector edition the same in terms of batch 2014?

Thanks Ashton

Spice bomb intense or la nuit del l'homme EDP IN 2020?

Didn't even know sites still had the 2014 batch. Just bought 3 bottles!

Thoughts on the Parfum version?

Wouldn't the formulations from years past be weaker and less potent because of age? How long does the juice keep its punch??

Such an amazing smelling fragrance. Big shame about the performance so not buying again.

THANK YOU!

Thank you ....

Great video. People are crazy.

even the original formulation wasn't any monster.. It was pretty docile of a scent but better than what it is today..

I have a pre 2013 bottle of frozen cologne. It's very nice. It lasts, projects, and is not too sweet like the original.

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The new formulations hold nothing to this 2014 edition. I’ve tried La Nuit from multiple department stores and it’s synthetically boring. The collectors edition is so much warmer, complex, original and could easily be a signature scent. Lack of richness and character is exactly what’s missing in the latest formulation. Like they tried to make it smell like everything else, a bit safer. In love with the 2012-15 formulation, can’t imagine what the original must be like. Would be cool if Parfum Vintage did a take on the original.

After watching this vide I have gone ahead and purchased the Edition art version of la nuit, before I share my opinion on this with you I would like to share my background experience with la nuit so far. I own a 2012 bottle (1st reformulation), which I occasionally use, and even though some of the top notes smell a little off it still has most of the scent, which is still very potent. Prior to purchasing the Art edition I managed to get my hands on a unopened/used 2012 bottle which in the end I ended up returning as it seemed very alcoholy compared to my other bottle. As with the Art edition bottle this is definitely the same formula and also has the same formula code (as explained in the video), HOWEVER this batch of the scent is most definitely weaker and less potent. This has less than half the longevity and potency as any of the older batches, it seems like YSL gathered all the remaining amounts of the formula, further diluted it to produce more juice and then sold as many as possible. As well as testing it one my skin I have tested the Art edition and my 2012 juice on paper, and you can see that the Art edition juice evaporates much quicker, which to me means that there is less oil in the juice. In all honesty I would say save your money and let go of this wonderful scent, it’s a shame however we as consumers shouldn’t have to pay silly money to try and keep hold of something which no longer exists, if you really want it I would suggest you purchase decant samples from Ebay of older batches. I have ordered an decant of the 1st ever formula which I am looking forward to smell. Edition Art formula code - 38KD01 (Dec 2013)

What about 2018?

I already have a 2016 reformulation. Does it worth buying the 2011-2015 formula?

I have the most recent one and I personally love it. It's softer, more creamy.

I picked up a half bottle of 3.4 Oz a few weeks ago from someone locally and when I got home I was excited to realize that it was the 2010 batch original formulation and I only gave 20 bucks for it! #winning

know of any good sport colognes bro?

What natino Dosent even ship to Canada wow I can't even buy the LA NUIT limited edition I'm pissed

I have 3 "Vintage" bottles of this. 2 are from 2009 and one is from 2010. one of my 2009 bottles is a tester and I have to say it smells better than the non tester 2009. it's really bizarre. The 2010 smells amazing too. It's just that one non tester 2009 that is a bit off

How do you know there are 3 formulas?

I Have the 2017 batch 38P000

How about they just stop reformulating...?

I have a batch code 38L904 a 2014 production date

Thanks for clearing up this overhype fragrance and no I am not getting the collectors edition for this. We have to many scents that can subsitute for this way over hype peice of crap that can't make a top ten list these days lol. Man reviewers made this the best scent in the whole world lol.

I have a 2010 Batch! it's way better then ALL of the others put together!!! LuCkY Me!!!! ;)

Awesome review! Personally I am OK with this getting hate from snobby frag-heads. That just means less douche-bags will buy this fragrance. :D

The 2016 reformulation of La Nuit de L'Homme is the worst I've ever experienced in a fragrance. To think I spent over £60 on it, as I wanted to experience the beauty I had known in past years. Terrible! That money could have got me a Cartier Declaration or a good Issey Miyake. Discarded it after 3 sprays as it lasted less than 30 minutes on me, so annoyed anytime I see it in shops...

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2014 is dark with burned smell, I don't like it, it isn't smooth