Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Libre Intense EDP
“Lavender and vanilla with the confidence of a woman who needs no introduction.”
A denser 2020 flanker of YSL Libre — Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm push the lavender-orange blossom heart further into vanilla-tonka territory, with a Madagascar vanilla base. Cleaner and more diffusive than the standard EDP. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.
The take
What works
- ●Lavender-vanilla on a feminine body reads powerfully seductive
- ●Long-lasting and trail-leaving without being heavy
- ●Stops people mid-conversation — reliably
Trade-offs
- ●Vanilla can lean sweet in warmer weather
- ●Familiar enough that originality is limited
Notes
Top
Lavender
Mandarin Orange
BergamotMid
Lavender
Tunisian Orange Blossom
Jasmine Sambac
OrchidBase
Madagascar Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Ambergris
VetiverPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does YSL Libre Intense smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum (87%), Yves Saint Laurent Libre (85%), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Vanille Couture (72%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does YSL Libre Intense last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 85/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear YSL Libre Intense?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, night out, casual.
Is YSL Libre Intense worth it?
At $115–$165, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Lavender-vanilla on a feminine body reads powerfully seductive. Long-lasting and trail-leaving without being heavy.
Details
- Perfumer
- Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaïm