Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense EDP

Description

Libre Intense is the bolder, warmer sister to YSL's modern-classic Libre, the same lavender-and-orange-blossom signature, deepened with a smouldering orchid accord and a rich vanilla-tonka base.

Created by perfumer Anne Flipo for Yves Saint Laurent and launched in 2020, Libre Intense keeps the tension at the heart of Libre, crisp French lavender against sensual Moroccan orange blossom, but turns up the sweetness and warmth. Reviewers call it a powerhouse: a confident, feminine floral-amber that projects beautifully and lasts. If the original Libre is daytime, the Intense is its evening counterpart.

Scent Character

• Floral: 45%
• Sweet: 27%
• Fresh: 18%
• Woody: 9%

Translation: a bold floral heart (lavender, orange blossom and jasmine) wrapped in a warm, creamy vanilla-tonka base with a bright citrus lift. Sweeter and deeper than the original Libre.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Bergamot, French Lavender, Mandarin Orange

Heart: Lavender, Moroccan Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Orchid

Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Vetiver

Performance

• Longevity: Excellent. Reviewers consistently report 8–12 hours on skin, noticeably longer-lasting than the original Libre.
• Sillage: Strong, this projects. It fills a room in the opening hours, so a light hand goes a long way.
• Projection: Bold up close and at a distance early on, softening to a warm, sweet skin-scent.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Fall and Winter. The warm vanilla-orchid base shines in cool weather.
• Occasions: Evening, Night Out, special occasions.
• Gender: Marketed for women.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense
Perfumer: Anne Flipo
House: Yves Saint Laurent (France)
Year: 2020 (the intense flanker of Libre, 2019)

Try Before You Commit

Libre Intense is a bold, projecting fragrance: test it on your own skin before buying a full bottle. Authentic decants, hand-poured from genuine bottles:

• 1mL Sample: $3.99
• 5mL Sample: $15.99
• 10mL Sample: $26.99

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FAQ

How is Libre Intense different from the original Libre?
Intense keeps the lavender-orange-blossom signature but adds a warm orchid-and-vanilla depth, making it sweeter, richer and longer-lasting, an evening version of the original.

How long does it last?
Excellent longevity. Most wearers report 8–12 hours, with strong projection in the first several hours.

Is it too strong for daytime?
It leans bold and warm, so it shines in the evening and cooler months. A light one-spray application works for daytime.

Can I try it before buying a full bottle?
Yes. Authentic 1mL, 5mL and 10mL decants start at just $3.99 so you can wear it a full day first.