Dupe Pair
94%
Very Similar
Libre Eau de Parfum bottle Libre
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender F
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Cannes Eau de Parfum bottle Cannes

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Libre
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 - Cannes
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Libre (2019) - mandarin orange, jasmine and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 11%
Floral 33% 28%
Fruity 8% 9%
Green 8% 9%
Sweet 26% 24%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 7% 6%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 16% 15%
Fresh 18% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Libre EdP
Cannes EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 40%
Mandarin 26% vs 33%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 26%
Only in Libre
Petitgrain 22%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 51% vs 31%
Jasmine 48% vs 38%
Only in Cannes
Lavender 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 32%
Musk 25% vs 21%
Cedar 22% vs 19%
Ambergris 22% vs 26%

Accords

Libre Cannes
95%
White Floral
85%
80%
Citrus
Amber
70%
60%
Aromatic
65%
Vanilla
55%
50%
Powdery
Sweet
50%
White Floral shared
95%
85%
80%
70%
Aromatic shared
60%
65%
55%
50%
50%

Performance

Libre Cannes
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Cannes

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Lavender-jasmine-vanilla versatile across seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date, office, casual evening.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
98%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Aromatic accords and Blackcurrant, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Libre
Cannes
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