Cannes Eau de Parfum bottle Cannes
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender F
- Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
YSL Libre Intense Parfum bottle YSL Libre Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - YSL Libre Intense
A bold rendition of the Libre lineage, this fragrance deepens the floral core with increased potency, perfect for making a statement at any evening affair.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 13%
Floral 28% 35%
Fruity 9% 3%
Green 9% 8%
Sweet 24% 31%
Warm 3% 4%
Woody 6% 5%
Earthy 2% 5%
Animalic 15% 9%
Fresh 21% 17%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 40% vs 59%
Mandarin 33% vs 40%
Only in Cannes
Blackcurrant 26%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 38% vs 53%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 46%
Only in Cannes
Lavender 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 32% vs 33%
Ambergris 26% vs 20%
Only in Cannes
Musk 21% Cedar 19%
Only in YSL Libre Intense
Tonka Bean 25% Vetiver 21%

Accords

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

Performance

Cannes YSL Libre Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

YSL Libre Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm, spicy, and slightly sweet notes make this fragrance suitable for cooler seasons like fall and winter, while its floral heart can also complement the mildness of spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A rich and intense fragrance that works well for evening dates and formal events due to its sophisticated and bold nature, though it might be too strong for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
92%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Vanilla, Amber accords and Lavender, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cannes
YSL Libre Intense
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