Is Perfume Parlour Vanilla Libre a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?

Vanilla Libre EDP

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Libre Eau de Toilette bottle Libre EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2021 Year 2025
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Vanilla Libre Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Libre EDP
$85.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $42.39/fl oz (3.0 fl oz (90 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Libre EDT
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 - Vanilla Libre EDP
A budget take on YSL Libre Vanille Couture - the sophisticated, textured vanilla balanced by lavender and orange blossom. Vanilla Libre captures the elegant vanilla-amber character but renders it flatter and skin-close, missing the radiant, caviar-like texture that keeps the original from going syrupy.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Libre EDT A Vanilla Libre EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Libre EDT
Vanilla Libre EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 48%
Only in Vanilla Libre
Lavender 52%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Libre Vanilla Libre
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Vanilla Libre

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet lavender-vanilla warmth suits autumn and winter best, with enough lift from the florals to carry into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

An elegant vanilla that shines for dates and evenings while staying refined enough for the office.

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.

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Lavender

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops rum and vanilla caviar

Where to buy

Libre EDT
Vanilla Libre EDP

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