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Notes
8
Accords
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Perfumers
L'Homme Libre
masculine
Created by Carlos Benaïm, Olivier Polge
L'Homme Libre by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. L'Homme Libre was launched in 2011. L'Homme Libre was created by Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Basil, Star Anise and Bergamot; middle notes are Pink Pepper and Nutmeg; base notes are Vetiver and Patchouli. L'Homme Libre is a new variation on the subject of the original perfume L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent from 2006. L'Homme Libre launches in September 2011. The fragrance contains a mix of bergamot, pink pepper and patchouli. The face of the perfume is ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied. "You can wear it every day, all day. I like it because it's fresh and youthful, but masculine at the same time", said Millepied about the fragrance for Allure.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
24%
Win
94%
Spr
77%
Sum
54%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
37%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,302 votes
4.04
Love it
88138%
Like it
1.0k43%
OK
583%
Dislike
35215%
Hate it
110%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 8 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
L'Homme Libre is viewed favorably as a fresh, aromatic fragrance that offers a pleasant contrast to darker scents. The community recognizes it as a solid option, though it generates fewer specific praises than alternatives like Platinum Egoiste or Encre Noire that are mentioned with greater enthusiasm.
Strengths
- Fresh and aromatic character that stands out from darker fragrances
- Good entry point for exploring lighter scent profiles
- Violet and spicy notes appreciated by the community
Weaknesses
- Limited discussion of longevity in the thread
- Some find it less distinctive compared to other recommendations
Best for
Transition from dark to fresh fragrancesCasual everyday wearThose who enjoy violet and aromatic notes
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
