41 community ratings

The Smell of Freedom (Perfume)

2010WomenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
41 ratings

Lush The Smell of Freedom is a women's perfume that sets the fresh brightness of neroli, jasmine and lemon grass against the smoky warmth of oud and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Royal poinciana

Jasmine Sandalwood Iris Neroli Lemon grass Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous

What does The Smell of Freedom (Perfume) smell like?

Citrus and green tones lead: lemon grass and neroli give a crisp start, while jasmine and iris add a soft floral side. Beneath them, oud and sandalwood build a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Royal poinciana adds a further floral touch, and the spicy and earthy accords stay in the background.

Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and daytime and leisure wear. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Lush Breath of God and Rania J. Cuir Andalou have a close profile.