Is Perfume Parlour Citizen a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
Libre EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Citizen EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A radiant, breezy take on the Libre DNA, this Eau de Toilette brims with sparkling citrus, creamy white florals, and a signature lavender twist. Effortless and luminous, it is the essence of modern feminine freedom.
A budget take on YSL Libre - the signature smooth lavender married to orange blossom and jasmine over a musky-vanilla base. Citizen captures the confident, modern floral DNA but renders it flatter and skin-close, with less of the original's refined radiance and trail.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its airy citrus and white floral profile, accented with tea and lavender, makes it ideal for spring and summer freshness. The subtle musk and vanilla allow limited autumn wear, but the light character lacks the depth for winter.
Occasions
The moderate projection and clean, luminous vibe make it perfect for daytime, office, and casual settings. Its softness and freshness are inviting for dates but too delicate for formal or athletic occasions.
Seasons
The smooth lavender-floral profile is versatile across spring through winter, leaning fresh in warmth and cosy in the cool.
Occasions
A refined, versatile floral that suits the office, dates and evenings with equal ease.
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 10 notes, including Ambergris, Vanilla, Musk
Adds blackcurrant and cedar, drops bergamot and jasmine tea
Where to buy
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