Men
L’Homme Libre
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Descripción
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2011, this composition was created by Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaïm. The top notes unfold violet leaves, basil, star anise and bergamot; the heart reveals pink pepper and nutmeg; while the base notes settle on vetiver and patchouli.
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Salida
violet leaf
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Corazón
pink pepper
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Base
vetiver
Comunidad
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- Positivo 82%
- Negativo 16%
- Neutral 2.5%
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I like it very much; it becomes very fresh and modern. Immediate opening of violet leaves and anise, followed by the spicy touches of nutmeg and pepper, although the violets remain almost throughout the development, reminiscent of a phase of Fahrenheit by Dior. Finally, it leaves that soapy aroma of classics like Armani Eau pour Homme or Dior Eau Sauvage, perhaps due to the blend of leather, vetiver, and patchouli. For me, it’s one of the best from YSL in years, though not at the level of previous classics. Perhaps it passes as with Bleu de Chanel, where previous houses set the bar high and now constant innovation is expected. I recommend it for those over 30 for daily use. It’s not innovative but doesn’t smell generic, has good longevity, approximately 8 to 9 hours, and a moderate sillage that is not intrusive at all.
It’s excellent, I like it very much; it’s elegant and discreet. Also not less original. Very satisfied.
Strong opening with bergamot and violet leaves, complemented by basil. I didn’t detect the star anise well. Then the pepper in the heart notes. Finally, the vetiver and very soft patchouli are good. It’s a youthful style; it reminded me of Zegna Uomo for the bergamot and violet, but Uomo is more recent and flat. The sillage is moderate, though if you overdo it, it can be heavy. The longevity clearly exceeded 12 hours. It’s my second favourite in the L’Homme series after La Nuit. Suitable for cold and heat, but I see it more for daytime.
Pepper with citrus and anise… honestly, it makes me see pornographic stars… Haha. YSL did a great job with this L’Homme family and the L’Nuit sisters. The million-dollar question: which do I like best? Impossible. The only weakness is the sillage and longevity. Otherwise, YSL inspired a lot. My favourites in order: 1. La Nuit de l’Homme Frozen Cologne, 2. L’Homme Libre, 3. La Nuit de l’Homme, 4. L’Homme. This one takes a well-deserved second place.
A man wearing this perfume kills me!
To be honest, I don’t understand notes, but this cologne, along with Hugo Man (the canteen one) and Armani Home, are my favourites. This one in particular is fresh, good, and lasts quite a while.
L’Homme Libre felt ambiguous to me: a pleasant opening that then moves to a cloying middle phase. There is a note or combination that becomes annoying when it dries down, though it’s not a bad perfume. It starts very fresh and citrusy with plenty of basil and a strong presence of violets, but ends grotesquely (I think due to poor treatment of nutmeg or vetiver). It’s like an elegant woman who, after a bad night, ends up drunk and dishevelled on the sofa. Scent: 6/10, Versatility: 6/10, Sillage: 6/10, Longevity: 6/10.
I laughed at the comment that it smells like a cucumber cocktail; there’s nothing like that. Perhaps they put it down because it’s fresh, but it smells of violets and lemon. It’s not very masculine, ideal for all hours, even at night due to its elegance, although there are better options for those occasions. Pity for Estela; the longevity is a maximum of about six hours, and at the end, it smells like soap or shampoo.
I was given this as a deodorant when I bought the Intense edition, and the opening caught my attention. It’s very fresh, suitable for any time of day, though I see it as ideal for spring and summer. The heart is almost identical to CH by Carolina Herrera; I was so surprised. Then it turns sweet, fruity, spiced, with a rich leather note. It’s modern, appeals to all tastes, doesn’t project much, and lasts a normal amount of time. Recommended.
Bought this for my 48-year-old boyfriend, a doctor. He needed something for work that wasn’t intrusive but still had an effect on me. L’Homme Libre delivers: it smells like a confident, classy man without being loud. I loved the purchase; I’ve tried many things, and the rest of this family has also been a hit.
I didn’t like it at all. I expected something fresher; I’d only buy it for the beautiful bottle, hahaha.
A safe bet from YSL, whose house hasn’t scored a hit in the world of men’s perfumery for a good while now. I’ve been using my second bottle of L’homme libre; its fruity and sweet afternotes seem pleasant and not at all annoying, suitable for safe use in the office or enclosed places. I don’t think it has a characteristic scent or distinguishes it from other sweet-gourmand fragrances currently in fashion; to a certain extent its scent is quite generic. However, I use it as a workhorse when I’m not in the mood to choose a special scent for the day, as I consider it neither white nor black, simply grey, a commercial fragrance destined to be forgotten. Medium trail and projection.
A perfect perfume for the office, masculine, noticeable but not intrusive and even urban, as it’s versatile for any occasion and weather (not for sports, of course). I bought it a couple of times, but it ended up tiring me; it gives me the sensation of smelling like cigarettes (which is strange as it doesn’t have a tobacco note). In summary, it’s a linear fragrance but one that makes itself felt; for the day, masculine with a vibrant opening although linear afterwards. You can detect the basil, anise, and violet, and of course later the patchouli and vetiver notes. Moderate projection and longevity.
Greetings, this is one of the few fragrances I dared to buy blind and I must say I’m not regretting it. It’s a very fresh and soft woody scent, very masculine. I barely used it and received compliments at work; ladies love it, I recommend it widely.
L’Homme Libre resembles its brother L’homme a bit but is sweeter, without ginger, more for wearing in full summer because it’s fresher and perhaps more aquatic. The truth is, I’m always tempted to buy it and leave it in my collection, but every time I try it it simply doesn’t fill me. It’s a fairly linear fragrance; perhaps only two phases occur here… It also doesn’t last more than four hours on my skin; in other words, after the first two hours it’s no longer projecting. Unfortunately, although I want to like it as I’m fascinated by its bottle and details, I won’t be able to buy it, simply it’s not worth it. Perhaps my pH isn’t suitable or who knows what, but I think a better quality could have been achieved. Longevity: 4/10 Poor… Versatility: 7/10 Projection: 6/10 Sillage: 4/10 Quality: 5/10 Scent: 8/10 TOTAL: 5/10 Simply very mediocre.
I like its opening with pepper and basil. Slightly citrusy, but that phase doesn’t last long. Its beginning is what stands out the most. Then it reminds me of Bleu de Chanel and I’m not sure what it’s really trying to achieve. To smell good, something simple, without greater complications… Probably that. I stick with L’homme and La Nuit de L’homme.
A rich perfume; the opening has that spicy touch. Very good trail and lasts quite a while on skin once dried down. I bought the 200ml bottle, it’s almost unused, but I’m looking for an exchange because every time I wear it I start sneezing. I must be allergic to one of its components.
L’Homme Libre… Possibilities and possibilities to end up like this: weightless density, ’empty promises’ for the more romantic. It leans towards summer notoriety thanks to its packaging and structural notes, aiming to be a summer fragrance made right from the off… But before being original, it seems an attempt at success with pre-existing ingredients. To me, it would be the Gen Z version of D&G’s Light Blue, made by YSL (don’t get confused, they’re nothing alike). Its structure is lilac leaves with a dash of pink pepper mischief; although it doesn’t smell bad, it’s like an anthology of successful fragrances. Personally, I detect nothing original or innovative in this flanker of YSL’s controversial L’Homme line. Beyond the perfume, it could have been a better product… They had a concept to exploit, means to promote it massively, and packaging evoking an overflowing ice-cold glass of water (or some milky liquor). Free, despite the possibilities (in the best case, it wouldn’t have ended up being an artistic or transcendent fragrance), it ends up being forgettable, insignificant, and unable to justify its outrageous price (like most of YSL’s recent products). Short longevity, about four hours to be skin-close; re-application is almost mandatory for trail and longevity (unless you have the chemistry to exploit it). There are better options, and the truth is, from what I’ve read, nobody seems to be losing their mind over Libre.
I want to buy one for these summer holidays… And I liked it very much the other time I tried it, so I’ll probably buy it again 🙂 fresh and elegant.
I’ve fallen for it again, hahaha, so I bought it once more, but I reckon they’re about to discontinue it. The shop told me they didn’t have any, but then confirmed they did and that there were still some left. Why discontinue something if it’s not selling? Is production too expensive? Well, as I said, everyone’s going for it, hahaha.
A fragrance very similar to Givenchy Gentleman Only. Summarising its scent: ‘Spicy Violet’. A future purchase; it’s fresh, elegant, mature, and office-appropriate, yet youthful. Where I live, it’s not overly common, so it’s perfect. The only downside is its trail, which is quite moderate, but its longevity is good.
I think I’ll buy it again :D, everyone asks me what perfume I’m wearing.
A shot I can’t give more than three times; it bothers me and makes me sneeze. It’s spicy and strong; to keep applying it, I have to move around and spray it two more times. I own it because I got it cheap at half price two years ago, I liked the bottle, and thought: ‘What could I lose?’ I find it linear; I believe the notes evolve from strong to soft, always sensing the violet and pepper. The anise adds a sweet touch I can’t distinguish, but it has that sweetness. The base is soft and creamy. It’s true that it has a soft trail and projects little, but I detect it very well, especially in heat and humidity; sometimes I feel it suffocates me, which is rare. Duration: good on clothes for over 12 hours, on skin perhaps nine. I’ve tried weaker perfumes than this. It’s more for personal enjoyment, but if someone asks if you smell like that or what you’re wearing, it’s enough projection. Its scent resembles Givenchy Gentlemen; a colleague used it and I thought: ‘I’ll copy him,’ but he was wearing the Givenchy. I wear it during the day in spring and summer; it performs better, isn’t intrusive, and suits these temperatures well. In cold periods, I don’t perceive it after three hours. Five sprays are good; it lasts my workday: the first at full strength, then it fades but I still sense it softly. The scent is classy, not scandalous or common; it shows a certain finesse. It doesn’t have strong, characterful wood for a distinguished image, but it behaves well in almost any corporate environment. For some strange reason, it reminds me of 212 by Carolina Herrera (which I bought recently and haven’t used in 12 years). It has something, only that it’s simpler.
A discreet yet elegant, relaxed, and non-intrusive fragrance. I wore it today in a good mood. Hours later, when I had already forgotten about it, a friend greeted me and said: ‘You smell delicious!’
Explosive, spicy, and citrusy opening; immediately comes the basil with bergamot and violet leaves. In my opinion, I loved that initial cucumber and lemon vibe. Then the basil fades and the pink pepper rises. Up close, it’s sweet from the patchouli and earthy from the vetiver. The star notes are the violet leaves and star anise. Very summery; it reminded me a lot of Ermenegildo Zegna’s Uomo, but this one is better. An excellent choice among my favourites.
Without a doubt, my favourite. The scent is noticeable at a short distance, without being invasive, with an elegant touch.
Haha, Javier Zurbano, we’re on the same page. All I can say is that it’s very fresh and versatile, suitable for day and night. It lasts 6 hours on the skin and people always ask what fragrance it is; it’s quite noticeable.
It opens oddly and then becomes cosy and soapy, but it doesn’t convince me. It’s too mentholated and sharp, reminding me of other perfumes. It lacks character and isn’t worth the price.
Fresh, spicy, clean, and elegant. At first, it smells odd—past and salty—but within minutes, that soapy and spiced aura emerges, making it sophisticated. It becomes more pleasant with time. Projects for an hour and lasts around 6 to 8 hours. It doesn’t overwhelm; I’ve received many compliments at the office or on dates. Over time, Enamora becomes addictive.
For me, it’s the most versatile, fresh, and seductive fragrance I’ve ever tried; my partner adores it. It’s not suitable for cold climates or very formal settings.
I disagree with reviews rating it as fresh. To me, fresh versions are the summer ones, some sport scents, or aquatic, ozonic, and citrus families. Libre doesn’t belong to any of those. It’s clean, slightly spicy, elegant, and discreet. It resembles the flanker Givenchy Gentleman Only Casual Chic (not so much the Gentleman Only on its own) and has a certain air of Fahrenheit, but much softer and more wearable. The Uomo by Zegna is more ‘colony’, slightly more citrusy and woody.
Does anyone recommend anything similar to Libre? It’s discontinued and I don’t have anything comparable. I remember it was very fresh and slightly sweet at the end. I really liked it.
Less sticky than an Invictus, similar to L’Homme Ultime. I prefer that June 2022 edition from Chile; I don’t see much distinctiveness, although I haven’t tested it properly yet, just based on the scent.
Discontinued, but an excellent fragrance.
Very rich, clean, and elegant, although a bit weak on performance. Ideal for warm climates. Projection 6/10, longevity 6/10.
Am I the only one who thinks it smells of tamarind Smirnoff, or has the decant I was gifted already gone off?
One of my husband’s personal fragrances. I’m fascinated by it. It’s so, so wonderful. I understand why some might find the presence of astringent woods with a spicy base overwhelming, which suits it very well. I love that extreme sensation that almost stimulates a sneeze; it doesn’t bother me, I find it invigorating. Pink pepper steals the show for hours. A delicate yet persistent trail. It smells of tidiness. It’s a clean, clear, and powerful scent all at once. Complex and beautiful, you have to wait for it to develop on the skin to truly know it. A safe buy if you like modern masculine fragrances with great presence.
For those seeking something similar, I recommend Loewe 7 Cobalt; it gives the same vibe when dry, though this one is more flamboyant. The magic lies in its dry-down: sweet, herbal, and sensual. I understand why women go wild for it. The opening is no joke and seems underwhelming, but at 30 minutes it surprises you. It has distinct stages: a fresh opening, then green, finishing with a delicious, intoxicating herbal sweetness. Loewe 7 Cobalt is better in my opinion, and those looking for longevity and projection will be satisfied with its outstanding performance.
If you can’t find it, try Givenchy Gentleman 2017 instead. Ideal for those days at home: shaved, in a robe, with a clean house. Occasions where you’d normally wear Polo Blue or Dior Homme Cologne, but with a drier touch.
Smells like wet earth