This is the third scent in their lhomme series lhomme libre the first fragrance entitled lhomme was introduced in 2006 which was followed in 2009 by the more seductive la nuit de lhommethe noses behind lhomme libre are olivier polge and carlos benaim who created a clean modern interpretation of the woody aromatic lhomme the scent features star anis an accord of basil and violet leaves which provide the energy while the woody notes of patchouli and vetiver hold the fragrance together