Yves Saint Laurent
Libre EDP
“Freedom with a signature — lavender in the morning, amber by midnight.”
Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm's 2019 launch for Yves Saint Laurent — a white-floral feminine built around the lavender-orange blossom pairing that YSL re-anchored as a feminine signature after a century of masculine-lavender association. Mandarin and lavender at the top, a jasmine-orange blossom heart, and a Madagascar vanilla-musk base. The flagship of the Libre line, which now spans Intense, Le Parfum, and the L'Absolu Platine flanker.
The take
What works
- ●Lavender-orange blossom tension is genuinely original and unisex-leaning
- ●Exceptional four-season versatility
- ●Strong projection with real longevity
Trade-offs
- ●Somewhat polarizing lavender note — not everyone's skin chemistry works
- ●Heavy flanker releases dilute the original's impact
Notes
Top
Lavender
Mandarin Orange
Black Currant
PetitgrainMid
Lavender
Orange Blossom
JasmineBase
Madagascar Vanilla
Musk
Cedar
AmbergrisPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
YSL Libre Intense
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YSL MYSLF
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Libre Eau de Toilette
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Libre Flowers & Flames
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Libre L'Absolu Platine
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Libre Le Parfum
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Libre Vanille Couture
Yves Saint Laurent
Libre Berry Crush
Yves Saint Laurent
Paradoxe
Prada
MYSLF Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent
Tempfluo
Nishane
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Libre?
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Flowers & Flames matches at 83% similarity in our database. $20–$45 vs $70–$115 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Libre smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Libre Intense (85%), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Toilette (80%), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Berry Crush (77%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Libre last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 85/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Libre?
Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to office, date night, casual.
Is Libre worth it?
At $70–$115, yes for this tier. Lavender-orange blossom tension is genuinely original and unisex-leaning. Exceptional four-season versatility.
Details
- Perfumer
- Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaïm
- Collection
- Libre