Libre Le Parfum
Perfumer: Anne Flipo
677 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.
How does it perform?
From 617 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Creamy
What does Libre Le Parfum smell like?
Most voters place it in fall and winter, for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic.
It opens with saffron, ginger, mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright, spicy start. Lavender and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, honey, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver steadies the sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Legend and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Moroccan saffron
- Ginger
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- French lavender
- Moroccan orange blossom absolute
- Provençal lavender
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Honey
- Bourbon vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Autumn
- 38%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 6%Summer
- Nighttime30%
- Evening30%
- Casual18%
- Daytime13%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
44% matchOlympēa Legend
Rabanne · 2019
43% matchHalwa Kiss (Eau de Parfum)
Ojar · 2021
43% matchInside Out (Eau de Parfum)
The Gate · 2016
43% matchPerpetual
Moresque · 2024
42% matchAtlas Garden
Yves Saint Laurent · 2019
42% matchVanille de Zanzibar
Boucheron · 2017
41% matchLa Capitale
Xerjoff · 2019
41% matchL'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)
Guerlain · 2003
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Last updated: October 26, 2026











