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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre

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Oil Perfumery Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre is a perfume oil launched in 2011. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre opens with Bergamot and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Star Anise, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Oil Perfumery's Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A fresh spicy take on men's cologne, ideal for casual and office wear in warmer months.
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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Perfume Oil bottle
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L'Homme Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

An energetic combination of spicy and green notes over a soft woody base. Vibrant top notes of violet leaf and bergamot lead to a heart filled with basil and pink pepper, settling into a comforting base of vetiver and patchouli.

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