Our take
What does L'Homme Libre smell like?
L'Homme Libre came out in 2011, signed by Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaïm. It reworks Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme from 2006 in a darker, spicier direction. Bergamot, basil and star anise open it. The anise lends a faint licorice sweetness that runs through the whole wear. Nutmeg and pink pepper warm the heart while violet leaf adds a cool, metallic green. The base drops into clean vetiver and quiet patchouli. A touch of leather gives it weight. Sources put the notes on different tiers, but the overall impression stays the same: a restrained aromatic fougère, woodier than the original. It has been scarce for years, although no discontinuation has been confirmed.
When to wear it
An office scent for spring or autumn. Three sprays in the morning last until mid-afternoon.
It belongs to the Fougère, Aromatic family. L'Homme Libre is one of 47 creations by Yves Saint Laurent in our encyclopedia.
