Yves Saint Laurent 2021 EDT

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Libre

by Anne Flipo , Carlos Benaïm

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm. Libre opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Jasmine Tea, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Romantic
$85.95 at FragranceShop.com 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Libre Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, METHYL ANTHRANILATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, ISOEUGENOL, FARNESOL, CI 14700 / RED 4, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. C267902/1

2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Libre Eau de Toilette opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and mandarin, swiftly joined by aromatic lavender. The heart shimmers with orange blossom, jasmine, and a distinctive white tea accord, creating a luminous, airy floralcy. Musk and vanilla in the base provide a soft, sensual undertone, while a touch of ambergris adds subtle depth. The overall impression is crisp, sparkling, and gently sweet, with a refined, contemporary elegance that feels both liberated and effortless.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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