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Yves Saint Laurent

Libre L’Eau Nue

Libre L’Eau Nue by Yves Saint Laurent is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a citrus, white floral composition with a lavender undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.

vibrant claritymodern elegancesubtle freshnesscitrus brightnessdelicate floral
3.72· 824 Ratings
Created byAnne Flipo
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Libre L’Eau Nue by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2025 and crafted by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, is a fresh interpretation of the brand's iconic Libre line. It opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin and lemon, creating an immediate sense of brightness and clarity. The heart note of orange blossom adds a delicate floral touch, while lavender introduces a subtle herbal freshness that cuts through the sweetness without overpowering it. This composition balances modernity with Yves Saint Laurent's heritage of elegance and sophistication.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Top

Opening

Heart

The Soul

Base

Foundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak5.6k
Weak8.8k
Moderate16.0k
Long5.0k
Eternal1.1k
Sillage
Intimate12.8k
Moderate16.0k
Strong3.0k
Enormous320

Application Tips

One to two sprays is sufficient — the vibrant top notes are quick to dissipate, but the subtle white florals and lavender linger for hours. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than in a wide sillage, so apply it directly on pulse points.

03 · The Nose

Anne Flipo

Founding perfumer · 287 fragrances

Anne Flipo portrait

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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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The crisp air just before a summer storm, where the scent of citrus and lavender mingles with the promise of rain.

Fig. 01 — Libre L’Eau Nue, Yves Saint Laurent

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06 · The Room

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