Yves Saint Laurent 2025 EDP

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Libre Vanille Couture

by Carlos Benaïm , Anne Flipo

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Yves Saint Laurent Libre Vanille Couture is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. Libre Vanille Couture opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vanilla Caviar, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Rum. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre Vanille Couture carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker proves that not all original Libre haters are beyond conversion. Vanille Couture is a smooth, elegant vanilla-floral that had widespread appeal, though some found it redundant or overpriced. It's a shame it's limited edition, as it's truly a refined interpretation of the Libre DNA - if you can still find it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Libre Vanille Couture 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

While noticeable in sillage for the first few hours, it settles into a more intimate scent, making it versatile. Its elegant and warm vanilla-floral profile is perfectly suited for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit too rich for the gym.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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 Vanille Couture opens with the familiar clean, aromatic embrace of lavender and bright orange blossom. This quickly softens into a sumptuous, almost syrupy vanilla caviar, deepened by a hint of boozy rum. The dry down is a warm, enveloping vanilla that maintains a sophisticated floral edge, avoiding anything too sugary or adolescent.

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