Yves Saint Laurent Libre EDT

Description

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Toilette (2021) is a lighter, airier reinterpretation of the original 2019 Libre, created by the same perfumers, Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm. It keeps the brand's signature tension between French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom, but twists it with a white tea accord that lifts the whole composition and trades some of the EDP's vanilla richness for a fresher, more transparent finish. Built for warm-weather wear without losing the "freedom" theme.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 35%
• Floral: 30%
• Fresh: 30%
• Woody: 5%

Translation: a bright, floral-sweet fragrance in near-perfect balance between fresh citrus-lavender energy and soft orange blossom-vanilla warmth.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender

Heart: Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, White Tea Accord

Base: Tonka Bean Infusion, Vanilla, Grey Amber, Musk

Performance

• Longevity: A soft 4 to 6 hours, true to its EDT concentration.
• Sillage: Intimate and close to the skin. This is the lightest of the Libre lineup.
• Projection: Under a foot for most of the wear, settling into a personal skin scent within the first hour.

Best Occasions & Season

• Spring, summer, and early fall. Built specifically for warm weather
• Everyday, daytime wear: office, brunch, running errands
• Women's fragrance

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Perfumers: Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Year: 2021, a fresher spring/summer take on the original 2019 Libre

Try Before You Commit

The 3 oz / 90 ml bottle retails at $104.99. Test the lavender-white tea opening and tonka-musk drydown first with a 1mL sample at $3.99, a 5mL at $14.99, or a 10mL at $26.99.

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FAQ

How does the EDT compare to the original Libre EDP?
The EDT is noticeably lighter and fresher, built around a white tea accord that softens the lavender-orange blossom pairing and trims back the EDP's heavier vanilla base.

How long does it last?
Expect 4 to 6 hours with a soft, close sillage. This is designed as a subtle, everyday scent rather than a projector.

Is it good for hot weather?
Yes. It was created specifically as a lighter, fresher option for spring and summer, when the original EDP's richer base can feel heavy.

Is Libre EDT unisex?
It's marketed as a women's fragrance, but the citrus-lavender opening wears comfortably on anyone who enjoys a light floral fougère.