Is Perfume Parlour Libre Essence a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
Libre EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Libre Essence EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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- Libre Essence
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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 echo of YSL Libre L'Eau Nue, Libre Essence keeps the bright mandarin-lemon-and-orange-blossom skeleton but renders it flatter and skin-close, with the original's airy alcohol-free softness traded for a simpler citrus-floral that fades faster.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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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 bright citrus-and-orange-blossom profile is built for spring and summer; its lightness feels thin in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean, soft and inoffensive, it suits office and casual daytime wear better than formal evenings.
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 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange Blossom
Adds ambergris and jasmine, drops lemon
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$85.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$129.00 plus sales tax
eCosmetics - 3.0 fl oz (90 ml) - $42.39/fl oz
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Libre Essence EDP
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