Yves Saint Laurent 2022 Parfum

F Acquired

Libre Le Parfum

by Anne Flipo , Carlos Benaïm

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2022, created by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm. Libre Le Parfum opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Honey. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre Le Parfum carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A lavish, honeyed vanilla floral wrapped in spicy saffron and smoky woods, Libre Le Parfum radiates sensual boldness and modern luxury. Not for the faint of heart, this is a signature for those who want to be remembered.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Warm
Libre Le Parfum 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich vanilla, saffron, honey, and amber facets create an enveloping warmth best suited to chilly autumn and winter days, while the white florals and lavender add lift for cool spring evenings. It's too dense and sweet for hot summer weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Libre Le Parfum's powerful, sweet, and sensual presence shines on elegant evenings and special occasions, especially formal events or romantic dates. Its intensity and projection can overwhelm in close office or active 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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • 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 Le Parfum is a dramatic evolution of the Libre line, blending creamy vanilla, decadent honey, and spicy saffron for a seductive, opulent effect. Lavender and orange blossom remain at the heart, elevated by a silky, resinous amber and a smoky, woody base. The result is a plush, almost edible sweetness balanced by aromatic florals and a warm spicy glow. Projection and longevity are exceptional, leaving a lingering, golden trail that feels both modern and timeless.

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