Is The Fragrance World UK Liberty a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Libre?
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Which Should You Buy?
A daring white floral with an aromatic twist, Libre reinvents femininity with cool lavender and sunlit orange blossom. Both strong-willed and inviting, it's a signature for the modern woman who stands out.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of YSL Libre (2019) - the pyramid maps the original's lavender opening, orange blossom heart, and madagascan vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Libre's bright citrus and aromatic lavender make it radiant for spring and early summer, while its creamy vanilla and white florals lend warmth and depth ideal for crisp fall days. The fresh character is less suited for the deep cold of winter.
Occasions
Its modern, assertive floral profile and moderate projection make Libre versatile for both daytime and evening, easily fitting the office, casual outings, and especially dates. The creamy florals are too sophisticated for sporty contexts but elegant enough for semi-formal events.
Seasons
The lavender-led opening and madagascan vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the YSL bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the YSL signature.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Blackcurrant, Lavender, Mandarin
Without petitgrain
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