Is Oil Perfumery Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre?
L'Homme Libre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This YSL flanker was divisive - a love-it-or-hate-it affair, particularly down to its prominent violet leaf and anise notes. Those who adored it praised its distinctive fresh spicy vibrancy, but poor performance meant it never quite hit the mark for the masses. Fans clamored for its return after discontinuation, proving its cult status.
A fresh spicy take on men's cologne, ideal for casual and office wear in warmer months.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh spicy and ozonic accords, coupled with moderate to sometimes weak performance reported by users, make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime situations where it won't overpower. While some found it appealing for dates, its lack of strong sillage often limited its formal or club appeal.
Seasons
The fresh spicy and herbal notes make it ideal for warmer weather in spring and summer, while its woody base allows for use in early fall.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh scent profile make it appropriate for office and casual settings, while less suited for formal occasions due to its light presence.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Vetiver
Adds nutmeg, drops leather
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