Yves Saint Laurent 2024 EDP

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Libre Flowers & Flames

by Anne Flipo , Carlos Benaïm

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Flowers & Flames is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm. Libre Flowers & Flames opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Palm Leaf, Orange Blossom, Lily, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre Flowers & Flames carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Libre flanker causes a real stir - it's either an instant love, with many calling it the best of the line, or a screechy, synthetic headache in a bottle. Most agree it's softer and creamier than the original, with a noticeable tropical twist.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Libre Flowers & Flames 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

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent projection means a light hand is needed for the office, but its sophisticated floral-vanilla profile makes it perfect for dates and formal events. While casual, it's a bit too 'dressed up' for a full slouch, though many enjoy it as an everyday signature. Several reviews highlight its versatility for various settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Libre Flowers & Flames opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and familiar soothing lavender, quickly softened by a creamy heart of lily, orange blossom, and a subtle, watery coconut. A green, almost crisp palm leaf note adds an intriguing freshness, before settling into a warm, inviting vanilla base. It carries the iconic Libre DNA but with a distinct sun-kissed, floral elegance.

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