L'Homme Libre
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette2011
Side by side
L'Homme Libre vs. Aoud Violet
Is L'Homme Libre better than Aoud Violet?
Aoud Violet projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VetiverPatchouli
aromaticgreenwoodyearthypatchouli
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet?
| L'Homme Libre | Aoud Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaïm | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet smell?
L'Homme Libre
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Aromatic
Ozonic
Green
Aquatic
Woody
Anis
Aoud Violet
Earthy
Woody
Green
Violet
Aromatic
Powdery
Mossy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet share?
Top—
Green NotesBergamotSpicy Notes
Heart
Pink PepperNutmeg
VioletPatchouliOud
Base
VetiverPatchouli
VetiverMossAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperNutmeg
Spicy Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'Homme Libre or Aoud Violet?
| L'Homme Libre | Aoud Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet?
The violet leaf is the tell. It's the note that sets this apart from every other fresh masculine doing the rounds. Some find it polarizing, green, almost cold, like crushed ice.L'Homme Libre
Powdery violet over earthy moss sounds like a contradiction. It isn't. Aoud Violet wears the cool side of green with a warm base that holds its own. Not a statement fragrance.Aoud Violet
The hunt
Where to buy L'Homme Libre and Aoud Violet
| L'Homme Libre | Aoud Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| 118ml | — | $78.39fragrancenet |
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