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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent

Libre Yves Saint Laurent

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Aquatic
Aromatic
EDP · 2019 · womens

Yves Saint Laurent's Libre arrived in 2019 as a signature fragrance for the house, embodying the brand's codes of bold femininity and effortless sophistication with a modern edge that's become central to YSL's contemporary identity.

The fragrance opens with bright black currant and citrus notes, lavender and petitgrain giving it an aromatic lift before settling into a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom layered with more lavender for depth. The base anchors everything with madagascar vanilla, musk, and cedarwood over a subtle ambergris, creating a white floral composition that's clean but sensual, with enough warmth and vanilla to feel intimate rather than austere. The overall effect is a confident floral with aromatic and musky undertones that keeps the fragrance from veering too delicate or powdery.

Libre works well for someone seeking a modern floral that's polished enough for professional settings but personal enough for everyday wear. It has longevity and presence without being aggressive, making it equally suitable for day or evening. Fans of fragrances with strong floral-aromatic DNA should explore The Heirloom, The Romantic, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
64%
Fresh
64%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
34%
White Floral
80%
Aquatic
36%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
36%
Musky
71%
Powdery
49%
Amber
36%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
60%
Gourmand
36%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Currant
Black Currant
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Petitgrain
Petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Cedar
Cedar
Madagascar Vanilla
Madagascar Vanilla
The world's dominant commercial vanilla variety, grown primarily in Madagascar, with a classic, balanced vanilla character: warm, sweet, and creamy with a woody undertone. Madagascar vanilla is the reference-point vanilla in perfumery, widely used for its excellent quality and reliable character. The benchmark against which other vanillas are measured.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match88% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Romantic86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

📐
The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
Citrus64%Fresh64%Floral100%Jasmine34%White Floral80%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Libre Yves Saint Laurent is $109.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $109.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Yves Saint Laurent fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent? +
$109.99 at eDiscountPerfumes. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $109.99 a good price for Libre Yves Saint Laurent? +
Yes. The current best price is $109.99 and MSRP is $199.99. At $109.99 you save 45% vs retail.
What does Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent smell like? +
Yves Saint Laurent's Libre arrived in 2019 as a signature fragrance for the house, embodying the brand's codes of bold femininity and effortless sophistication with a modern edge that's become central to YSL's contemporary identity. The fragrance opens with bright black currant and citrus notes, lavender and petitgrain giving it an aromatic lift before settling into a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom layered with more lavender for depth. The base anchors everything with madagascar vanilla, musk, and cedarwood over a subtle ambergris, creating a white floral composition that's clean but sensual, with enough warmth and vanilla to feel intimate rather than austere. The overall effect is a confident floral with aromatic and musky undertones that keeps the fragrance from veering too delicate or powdery. Libre works well for someone seeking a modern floral that's polished enough for professional settings but personal enough for everyday wear. It has longevity and presence without being aggressive, making it equally suitable for day or evening. Fans of fragrances with strong floral-aromatic DNA should explore The Heirloom, The Romantic, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent? +
Top: Black Currant, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain. Heart: Jasmine, Lavender, Orange Blossom. Base: Ambergris, Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk.
What fragrance family is Libre Yves Saint Laurent? +
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent? +
Based on shared notes, Armaf Tag Her Donna Colorata Purple (Ambergris, Cedar, Jasmine, Lavender), Maison Alhambra Maison Alhambra Leonie (Ambergris, Cedar, Jasmine, Lavender), Maison Alhambra Libbra (Ambergris, Cedar, Jasmine, Lavender), Miller Harris Le Jasmin unisex (Cedar, Musk, Jasmine, Orange Blossom), Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile for women (Cedar, Musk, Jasmine, Orange Blossom) may smell similar to Libre Yves Saint Laurent.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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