Fragrances inspired by Libre Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
Libre Intense
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar DNA, Libre Intense leans into a bolder, more refined vanilla-amber sweetness.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber, drops ambergris and mandarin
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What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Lavender, Vanilla, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops ambergris and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and musk, drops ambergris and bergamot
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds jasmine tea and musk, drops orchid and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and lemon, drops ambergris and mandarin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and musk, drops ambergris and orchid
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops ambergris and jasmine
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds mimosa and musk, drops ambergris and lavender
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.