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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Libre Intense
The quiet confidence of an evening spent at home, surrounded by soft light and the subtle scent of warm florals.
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Libre IntensePremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Femme · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Libre Intense by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2020 as a warmer, sweeter iteration of the original Libre. Created by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, this Oriental Fougere fragrance opens with mandarin orange and bergamot before giving way to lush white florals like Tunisian orange blossom and jasmine sambac. The heart is anchored by orchid, while Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, and ambergris provide a rich, powdery base that reads as both comforting and sophisticated.
Its mixed reception among enthusiasts has made Libre Intense a subject of debate: some find it an improvement for those who crave more warmth and floral notes, while others feel it lacks the longevity of its predecessor. Despite this, it remains a significant offering in Yves Saint Laurent's storied fragrance collection.
One or two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of Libre Intense. The vanilla and tonka bean notes can be quite prominent initially but settle into a more powdery and floral aroma over time. Given its rich base, it's best worn during cooler hours when its warmth is most appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Libre Intense, Yves Saint Laurent
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Carlos Benaïm
The Libre line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 9%.