Yves Saint Laurent 2025 Parfum

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Libre L’Eau Nue

by Carlos Benaïm , Anne Flipo

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre L’Eau Nue is a Parfum launched in 2025, created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. Libre L’Eau Nue opens with Lemon and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Lavender. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre L’Eau Nue carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some smell summer on the Riviera, others scrub off 'rotting lemons' or 'dish soap'. The alcohol-free formula is a sticky point for many, literally, and its fleeting presence leaves some wondering 'what's the point?'
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Libre L’Eau Nue Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin56%
Lemon44%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom100%
Baseas listed
Lavender100%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and the office, though some find it too soapy. However, limited projection and longevity, coupled with the sticky formula, make it less ideal for dates or formal events where stronger impact is desired.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

A crisp burst of lemon and mandarin awakens the senses, quickly mellowing into the creamy, sweet heart of orange blossom. A subtle, aromatic lavender anchors the base, striving for a fresh, clean elegance. This scent aims for a light, summery feel, yet on some, it veers into unexpected territory.

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