205 community ratings

L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)

Name: L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent

Perfumer: Olivier Polge

2011MenModern

6.8/ 10

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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Eau de Toilette opens with lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, a fresh citrus scent for men that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 153 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lemon zest

Chinese ginger

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Basil Violet leaf

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

White pepper

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic

What does L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

The top notes are lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, while basil and violet leaf in the heart add a green, floral touch. White pepper in the base leaves a dry, spicy edge. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with a faintly fruity, lightly sweet side.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern streak. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau d'Été 2007 and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre have a close profile.