What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fresh spicy and ozonic. Violet leaf and basil at the top, pink pepper and nutmeg in the middle and vetiver and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
L'Homme Libre notes
Top notes
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What stays on your skin
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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre EDT in detail
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind L'Homme Libre EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
L'Homme Libre: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, fall, spring and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
What L'Homme Libre costs
In Europe it costs about €43, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and Diptyque Tempo.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
Its style
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by ozonic and soft spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and ozonic smells and notes like pink pepper and vetiver. Less obvious notes include star anise. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
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More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1975 and 2023.
Perfumes that smell like L'Homme Libre
These perfumes have a close smell: Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes), Diptyque Tempo (6 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Elixir (5 shared notes) and Creed Travel Case (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How long does L'Homme Libre last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear L'Homme Libre?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.
What is the difference between L'Homme Libre EDT and Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.