Libre Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

I love it, it’s gorgeous, elegant, and one of the best fragrances out there.

It’s sensual, yes, but also elegant and sophisticated. At first, I notice the spicy kick of ginger, but over time, honey, vanilla, and a hint of lavender take over. On my skin, it lasts about 4 hours, but on clothes, it lasts much longer, and the trail is spectacular.

Family perfume addict, we need to talk… Libre, I love you so much. I fall head over heels for your notes, even though I realize that with you, in the Le Parfum version, I reached an olfactory fatigue point and it gives me a slight headache. You hurt me, but you enchant me, and I don’t want to finish you… OKAY! To be honest, since I met this fragrance in Liverpool, I fell deeply in love with Libre in all its versions, but Le Parfum, seriously, I truly fell in love. I feel it’s a very special perfume, something I definitely can’t wear every day; it’s so captivating, elegant, interesting, and addictive to smell… Like other girls, I consider it ideal for winter-spring; in the heat, I see it as a disaster, but if you want to die of a headache, go ahead, it’s all yours. Upon spraying, I quickly feel that citrus note combined with flowers, and as minutes pass, I perceive orange blossom flowers at their best, along with the vanilla that makes Libre Le Parfum a super soothing and warm aroma. Although the citrus notes do stand out, I don’t feel they are the main accord; in my opinion, flowers and vanilla dominate massively. Both, though common notes, feel special in Libre—unique flowers and a unique vanilla. Without a doubt, it’s one of my signature fragrances. This and its little brother, Libre EDT, are bombs for longevity… although I’ve felt the EDT version projects 10 times more. No matter, I love both.

I’m not sure if I’ll be very objective, as it’s one of my favorite fragrances. A sweet, honeyed, slightly spiced aroma that brings brightness and freshness without losing its creamy, full-bodied side. If it had texture, it would be thick, liquid, smooth, and dark honey. It’s an elixir, mysterious, sensual, elegant, suggestive, and deep. I feel great satisfaction every time I wear it, and people always compliment it. It has very good longevity and projection. It can be worn in all seasons because while it’s sweet, it’s not overwhelming; maybe in summer I’d wear it late afternoon or night. In autumn and winter, it’s perfect anytime of day.

The scent is delicious; you can really smell the honey and orange blossom. But the longevity is terrible, even though almost all perfumes last on me. In fact, Libre Intense lasted on my wrist for three days, surviving showers, but I tried Le Parfum. The scent fascinated me; believing it would be at least as long-lasting due to its concentration, I bought it. But it was a mistake. I wore it at the airport, and after an hour, I asked someone if they could smell it, and they couldn’t detect anything at all. So it’s no wonder people are starting to buy Arabic perfumes, which are more affordable and have the longevity they should have.

The opening is a bit strong and spicy from the honey, but once it dries down, it smells divine. I’m saving this for the night.

This really amps up the Libre Intense. Smells rich, though I didn’t notice the spicy note. The orange blossom, lavender, and vanilla are there, very well blended. Perfect for cool autumn and winter. On my skin, it didn’t last fantastic—max 6 hours and needs reapplication.

A beast of a fragrance, speaks for itself. Intense and commanding, with dark vanilla and a lavender that smells like femme fatale.

I bought this perfume just for the notes, which seemed very interesting, and I have no regrets. It’s delicious. Perfect for cold weather and nights. When I put this on, I automatically feel like a sexy goddess, haha. It’s a very elegant fragrance with a lot of presence, it lasts for hours, and I always receive compliments. I love it.

Libre Le Parfum… A wonderful perfume. It’s exquisite, it stands out, it projects, and it lasts many hours on my skin. This one along with L’Interdit EDP are the perfumes that have received the most compliments. Highly recommended.

This is a sex bomb, plain and simple. It’s the one that gets the most compliments when I wear it. That blend of honey, vanilla, and tonka gives it sensuality, femininity, and a night-time character. It pairs beautifully with the shy florals of bitter orange and the even more reserved lavender. It’s very potent and lasts until you shower; the trail is beastly. Excellent projection. Pure femme fatale. Addictive beyond belief.

Without a doubt, anyone would tell you to buy it blind: it’s exquisite. The opening has a slightly strong ginger note for the first five seconds, then it becomes pleasant. For the first hour, ginger and saffran dominate, before blending with lavender and orange blossom with that honey note that I’m most in love with; it’s not synthetic honey, it feels natural. I love it and will buy it again whenever I run out; it’s my forever perfume. P.S.: Best used in cold environments.

I would have bought it on the spot if my arm hadn’t been noticeably irritated. This happens with many fragrances for me, especially with those types of colorants. Among the free samples, it’s the best for me. It’s more feminine and sweet, unique, very spicy with a marked saffron note that blends with vanilla and a bit of lavender. The longevity and trail are brutal. So frustrating.

I love it; it’s elegant, sweet, and a true beast. It opens very citrusy and quickly turns sweet and dense. For me, it lasts until I shower, hours and hours, and has a very potent trail. The first time I wore it, I sprayed five times and my friend and I were dizzy all afternoon. Two sprays are enough for people to smell me without getting close and without making anyone dizzy. I find the Intense very similar; I struggled to decide between the two. I just tried the EDP and I like it too; I find a very similar vibe, but less sweet, maybe more wearable when it’s hotter. I’m eager to try the EDT; if it’s even fresher, I’ll buy it for summer.

I consider Libre to be one of the best launches from YSL in years, speaking of their entire high-end range, both feminine and masculine. Libre is perfectly unisex, but there’s one thing I can’t stand to wear myself: I don’t know if it’s the white floral part that, combined with the lavender/vanilla combo, bothers me. I expected to like the Intense version, but I had the same result until I tried this delight. From the opening, you feel the DNA of the original, but what a marvel those ginger and saffron notes added in this version; they prevent the bitter orange flower from being too loud, and I feel they balance the lavender better in this version than the saturated one. It’s bathed in a delicious vanilla drenched in honey, with a tonka note that is both sweet and powdery, one of the spicy notes I enjoy most. The saffron is part of the backbone of this composition. By today’s standards, I feel it (like the whole Libre family) to be really unisex. Highly recommended, and I hope they don’t reformulate soon, because what was a limited 50ml edition has become the definitive and bold version of the line.