Is Fragrance Locker Libree a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
Libre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Libree Parfum
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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.
Libree goes after Libre's signature lavender-meets-vanilla contrast, the fresh aromatic top against a sweet, boozy base, and the tension comes through recognisably, though the vanilla reads sweeter and less refined than YSL's polished original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The warm vanilla base suits cooler months, though the aromatic lavender opening keeps it wearable in transitional weather.
Occasions
A bold, statement fragrance best suited to evenings, dates and dressier occasions rather than daily office wear.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Blackcurrant, Lavender, Petitgrain
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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