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Libre Collection Saisonniere Collector Edition

by Carlos Benaïm , Anne Flipo

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Collection Saisonniere Collector Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. Libre Collection Saisonniere Collector Edition opens with Mandarin, Petitgrain, Lavender, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre Collection Saisonniere Collector Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon: some love it for its bold florals, others find it just another sweet floral with a hint of lavender. It aims for sophisticated but can lean a bit generic for some.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Libre Collection Saisonniere Collector Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on white floral, citrus and lavender - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its prominent white floral and sweet accords make it suitable for dates and formal events, projecting elegance without being overwhelming. While adaptable for casual wear, its bold nature might be a bit much for a quiet office, making it more of an occasional office scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a lively burst of citrus from mandarin and petitgrain, quickly joined by the aromatic, slightly herbal touch of lavender. The heart blossoms into a creamy white floral bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom, sweet and rich. As it dries down, a warm base of vanilla, ambergris, and musk emerges, grounded by a subtle cedar, making it smooth and enveloping with an almost animalic undertone.

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