Yves Saint Laurent · 2019
Libre
lavender · mandarin orange · black currant
Libre opens on lavender and mandarin, then jasmine and orange blossom unfold a bright, white floral heart. A base of Madagascar vanilla, musk and cedar keeps it warm and enveloping. Wear it in autumn or winter, when the cold makes the trail feel more intimate.
At a glance
- House
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Family
- Floral
- Main accords
- White floral, Citrus, Lavender, Vanilla, Aromatic, Sweet, Powdery
- Top notes
- Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Petitgrain
- Heart notes
- Lavender, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
- Base notes
- Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Cedar, Ambergris
- Launched
- 2019
- Perfumers
- Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm
- Seasons
- Autumn
- Best for
- Day, Night
- Gender
- Feminine
- Rating
- 3.9/5 · 23,001 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Petitgrain.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Lavender, Orange Blossom, Jasmine.
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Base what lingers
Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Cedar, Ambergris.
Its moodboard
One fragrance, four tableaux.
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Its character
White floral, citrus, lavender.
- White floral — dominant
- Citrus — dominant
- Lavender — strong
- Vanilla — strong
- Aromatic — strong
- Sweet — strong
- Powdery — present
Composed by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm.
When to wear it
An autumn fragrance, day or night.
- Autumn Autumn : Ideal
- Winter Winter : Great
- Spring Spring : Great
- Summer Summer : Fine
Occasions, from most to least suited
- Day
- Night
Questions
What people ask.
What does Libre smell like?
Main accords: white floral, citrus, and lavender. Top notes of lavender, mandarin orange, black currant, and petitgrain. A heart of lavender, orange blossom, and jasmine. A base of madagascar vanilla, musk, cedar, and ambergris.
When should you wear Libre?
An autumn fragrance, day or night. Best for: day and night.
Who created Libre?
It was composed by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm for Yves Saint Laurent in 2019.
Similar fragrances
Notes and accords in common.
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Top
Lavender 
Mandarin Orange 
Black Currant Heart
Lavender 
Orange Blossom 
Jasmine Base
Madagascar Vanilla 
Musk 
Cedar Your next sillage awaits.
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