Dupe Pair
85%
Very Similar
Libre Eau de Toilette bottle Libre
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender F
2021 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Citizen Eau de Parfum bottle 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 - Citizen
A budget take on YSL Libre - the signature smooth lavender married to orange blossom and jasmine over a musky-vanilla base. Citizen captures the confident, modern floral DNA but renders it flatter and skin-close, with less of the original's refined radiance and trail.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 13%
Floral 32% 27%
Fruity 3% 8%
Green 7% 11%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 4% 3%
Woody 1% 8%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 18% 14%
Fresh 22% 22%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 36% vs 30%
Mandarin 31% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 30%
Orange Blossom 33% vs 35%
Only in Libre
Jasmine Tea 33%
Only in Citizen
Lavender 35%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 26%
Vanilla 35% vs 28%
Ambergris 28% vs 20%
Only in Citizen
Cedar 24%

Accords

Libre Citizen
85%
Citrus
Floral
80%
Aromatic
75%
65%
Fresh
45%
45%
Sweet
60%
50%
Musky
55%
Woody
50%
23%
Powdery
85%
80%
75%
Fresh shared
65%
45%
Sweet shared
45%
60%
Musky shared
50%
55%
50%
23%

Performance

Libre Citizen
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.

Citizen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The smooth lavender-floral profile is versatile across spring through winter, leaning fresh in warmth and cosy in the cool.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A refined, versatile floral that suits the office, dates and evenings with equal ease.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
33%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Musky, Fresh accords and Orange Blossom, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Libre
Citizen
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