Fragrances inspired by L'Homme Libre Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Homme Libre
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Star Anise, Basil
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds nutmeg, drops leather
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 16 notes, including Nutmeg, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops basil and star anise
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Nutmeg, Vetiver, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds basil and bergamot, drops amber and angelica
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and clove, drops basil and nutmeg
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds basil and nutmeg, drops ambergris and bay leaf
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds patchouli and star anise, drops cardamom and cinnamon
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.