Dupe Pair
42%
Somewhat Similar
Libre Eau de Toilette bottle Libre
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender M
2021 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Free Citizen Eau de Parfum bottle Free Citizen

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Libre
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.
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Our Verdict - Free Citizen
Free Citizen tracks YSL L'Homme Libre, holding onto that fresh-spicy 'blue' masculine spine of bergamot, violet leaf and anise over a patchouli-vetiver base, though the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, with the original's herbal-spice lift simplified and longevity cut short.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 9%
Floral 32% 7%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 7% 15%
Sweet 24% 11%
Warm 4% 29%
Woody 1% 21%
Earthy 2% 24%
Animalic 18% 0%
Fresh 22% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Libre EdT
Free Citizen EdP

Notes

Accords

Libre Free Citizen
85%
Citrus
Aromatic
85%
65%
Fresh
80%
Woody
70%
50%
Musky
Green
50%
45%
Sweet
23%
Powdery
85%
85%
Fresh shared
65%
80%
70%
50%
50%
45%
23%

Performance

Libre Free Citizen
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Libre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual

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.

Free Citizen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh-spicy citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and summer best, with enough spice to carry into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Clean and versatile, it works well for office and casual daytime wear and even light sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
42%
Olfactory
52%
Notes
51%
Accord
20%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Libre
Free Citizen
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