F £ Acquired

Libre

Name: Libre Eau de Toilette
Brand: SMEL.

SMEL. Libre is an Eau de Toilette. Libre opens with Mandarin, Lavender, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, and Ambergris. SMEL.'s Libre carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Copycat's Libre gives the lavender-vanilla contrast that defines YSL's original, but the orange blossom heart is quieter and the vanilla base lands sweeter and simpler than the real Libre's fresher, more androgynous balance.

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Confident
Sensual
Modern
Bold

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Inspired by

Libre by Yves Saint Laurent

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Lavender44%

Mandarin29%

Blackcurrant27%

Heartas listed

Orange Blossom58%

Jasmine42%

Baseas listed

Vanilla45%

Ambergris28%

Cedar28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Fall

The warm lavender-vanilla base suits cooler months, where the sweetness feels cosy rather than cloying.

Best Occasions

Confident and sensual, it works best for evenings, dates and casual wear rather than formal or office settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

SMEL.' Libre takes on Yves Saint Laurent's modern lavender fragrance. The opening pairs lavender with mandarin and black currant, echoing the original's fresh, slightly green lavender-citrus start, though the black currant pushes it a touch sweeter and fruitier from the outset. The heart moves into orange blossom and jasmine, which on the real Libre plays a supporting role behind the lavender rather than taking centre stage the way it does here. The base settles into vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris, delivering a warm, sensual finish that leans sweeter and more straightforward than the original's fresher, more androgynous lavender-vanilla tension. It performs reasonably well through the day but fades faster than the designer version's reported 6-8 hours. A fair budget option for anyone drawn to Libre's bold lavender-vanilla identity, best suited to cooler-weather evenings and dates where its confident sweetness can shine.

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