Is Aromara Libre Intenso a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
Libre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Libre Intenso Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Libre
- Libre Intenso
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Libre Intenso is Aromara's Extrait take on YSL Libre, chasing the lavender-orange blossom-vanilla contrast that made the original a hit. The lavender opens a little more linear and the orange blossom sits slightly less luminous than YSL's high-grade absolute, but the vanilla-musk base holds through a full day thanks to the 35% extrait strength.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Lavender-orange blossom brightness suits spring and mild autumn best; the sweet vanilla base gets heavy in high summer heat.
Occasions
Polished enough for the office, warm and floral enough to carry into a date - a genuinely dual-purpose profile with limited formal or sport use.
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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Blackcurrant, Musk, Mandarin
Adds tonka bean, drops cedar and petitgrain
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