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Libre Eau de Parfum bottle Libre EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Liberty Eau de Parfum bottle Liberty EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Libre EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Liberty EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Libre EDP
Liberty EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 45%
Mandarin 26% vs 31%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 22%
Only in Libre
Petitgrain 22%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 51% vs 56%
Jasmine 48% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 34%
Musk 25% vs 25%
Cedar 22% vs 20%
Ambergris 22% vs 18%

Accords

Libre Liberty
Floral
85%
80%
Citrus
60%
Aromatic
65%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
55%
50%
Powdery
45%
Musky
50%
85%
80%
Aromatic shared
60%
65%
60%
55%
Powdery shared
50%
45%
50%

Performance

Libre Liberty
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Libre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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.

Liberty

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Libre EDP
Liberty EDP
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