Libre L'Absolu Platine
“Libre L'Absolu Platine by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a lavender, citrus composition with a aldehydic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, Libre L'Absolu Platine by Yves Saint Laurent is a bold statement of contemporary elegance. The fragrance opens with a vibrant aldehydic-citrus accord that immediately captures the attention, giving way to a heart of lavender and orange blossom for a delicate floral warmth. The base notes of vanilla and amber provide a rich, enduring finish that grounds the composition in luxurious comfort.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one generous spritz to each wrist and neck. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow a moment for the warmer heart and base notes to emerge. This fragrance reads best in close proximity, making it ideal for intimate moments or daytime wear.
Anne Flipo
Founding perfumer · 287 fragrances
Anne Flipo’s first addition to the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle collection. A perfume that draws inspiration from nature while employing the precision of synthetics
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where sharp aldehydes mingle with the floral sweetness of lavender and orange blossom.
Fig. 01 — Libre L'Absolu Platine, Yves Saint Laurent
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