Yves Saint Laurent
Libre Intense
Aromatic
Floral
Vanilla
from €57.51
Libre
Yves Saint Laurent's floral-aromatic, Libre sets the freshness of lavender — usually masculine — in dialogue with a sensual orange blossom and a warm vanilla. A modern tension between strength and softness.
Perfumer Anne Flipo
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Mandarin · Blackcurrant · Lavender
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Lavender · Orange blossom · Jasmine
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Base Several hours
Vanilla · White musk · Cedar
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 2 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- White musk: its most used material, present in 50% of the perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Floral, gourmand, aromatic, citrus, fruity, musky and woody: 7 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 2 of 8.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
The success of Libre by Yves Saint Laurent comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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