Yves Saint Laurent LIBRE Eau de Parfum (EDP)
YSL LIBRE Eau de Parfum is a bold, long-lasting Floral Fougere fragrance, launched in 2019 and created by master perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm. The name "Libre," meaning "free," celebrates the concept of freedom and the confident woman who lives life by her own rules. It is renowned for its tension between masculine and feminine notes.
| Attribute | Detail |
| Scent Family | Floral Fougere (a blend of masculine structure and ultra-feminine heart) |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum (EDP) |
| Launched | 2019 |
| Perfumiers | Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm |
| Scent Profile | Warm, floral, and aromatic. It is a striking contrast between the freshness of French Lavender and the burning sensuality of Moroccan Orange Blossom, sweetened by Vanilla. |
| Note Category | Notes |
| Top Notes | Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Petitgrain |
| Middle Notes | Lavender, Orange Blossom, Jasmine |
| Base Notes | Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Cedar, Ambergris |
Description
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The Conflict: The signature of Libre is the bold tension between two opposing notes: the aromatic, traditionally masculine Diva Lavender Heart from France and the radiant, feminine Orange Blossom Absolute from Morocco.
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Opening: The fragrance opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of zesty Mandarin Orange and a noticeable hit of fresh, herbal Lavender. This initial impression can be quite powerful and slightly crisp.
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Heart: The lavender note is softened and sweetened in the heart by the bright, luminous white florals of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, lending the scent its distinctly feminine and sensual character.
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Dry-Down: It settles into a warm, creamy, and long-lasting base, dominated by rich Madagascar Vanilla and a soft Musk, grounded by clean Cedar and a touch of Ambergris. The dry-down is often described as warm, sweet, and comforting.
The bottle itself is a couture statement, featuring an oversized gold YSL Cassandre logo bent and nailed into the glass, topped with an asymmetric black lacquered cap and finished with a gold chain around the neck.