Is Inspired Oil Perfumes Libre a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
Libre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Libre Oil
ScentArt
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.
Inspired By Libre keeps a soft lavender note but loses the tension between herbal lavender and sweet vanilla-orange blossom that makes YSL's original feel modern; here the vanilla wins early and the composition reads simply sweet-floral.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A lavender-vanilla floral that works across most of the year without a strong seasonal pull either way.
Occasions
Warm and elegant enough for the office and easily dressed up for dates, without a bold enough profile for big formal events.
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 7 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Ambergris
Adds bergamot and jasmine tea, drops blackcurrant and cedar
Where to buy
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