Is Armaf Le Parfait Opus a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?

Le Parfait Opus EDP

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Libre Eau de Parfum bottle Libre EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £££££
Le Parfait Opus Eau de Parfum bottle Le Parfait Opus EDP
$84.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $36.79/fl oz (3.0 fl oz (90 ml))
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$31.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Libre EDP
A daring white floral with an aromatic twist, Libre reinvents femininity with cool lavender and sunlit orange blossom. Both strong-willed and inviting, it's a signature for the modern woman who stands out.
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Our Verdict - Le Parfait Opus EDP
If you're after a sophisticated scent with a bit of a kick, Le Parfait Opus is right up your alley. It's a proper grown-up fragrance that still manages to be inviting.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Libre EDP A Le Parfait Opus EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Libre EDP
Le Parfait Opus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 51% vs 65%
Jasmine 48% vs 34%
Vanilla 29% vs 24%
Lavender 29% vs 21%
Mandarin 26% vs 19%
Musk 25% vs 17%
Cedar 22% vs 30%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 28%
Petitgrain 21% vs 30%
Only in Libre
Ambergris 22%
Only in Le Parfait Opus
Amber 28%
Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 21%
Mandarin 26% vs 19%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 28%
Petitgrain 21% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 51% vs 65%
Jasmine 48% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 24%
Musk 25% vs 17%
Cedar 22% vs 30%
Only in Libre
Ambergris 22%
Only in Le Parfait Opus
Amber 28%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Libre Le Parfait Opus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Libre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Libre's bright citrus and aromatic lavender make it radiant for spring and early summer, while its creamy vanilla and white florals lend warmth and depth ideal for crisp fall days. The fresh character is less suited for the deep cold of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its modern, assertive floral profile and moderate projection make Libre versatile for both daytime and evening, easily fitting the office, casual outings, and especially dates. The creamy florals are too sophisticated for sporty contexts but elegant enough for semi-formal events.

Le Parfait Opus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Its white floral, citrus and woody composition leans towards spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined floral-woody character makes it suitable for office wear if applied sparingly, but it truly shines on dates and formal occasions. The elegant composition is a bit too much for casual or sporty settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Blackcurrant, Musk, Mandarin

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops ambergris

Where to buy

Libre EDP
Le Parfait Opus EDP

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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