
Libre Intense, the new eau de parfum from Yves Saint-Laurent Libre: this word has always resonated as self-evident for the designer Yves Saint-Laurent. Indeed, his immense talent has always been associated with a significant amount of audacity and provocation.
In 2020, the house Yves Saint-Laurent decided to reinterpret its previous feminine perfume named Libre, to turn it into a more erotic, suave and carnal edition. For this, the brand called on one of the greatest perfumers on the planet: the talented Anne Flipo. So, between woody and floral longevity, and a luxuriously sophisticated bottle, what is really the story with this perfume? Here is our review on this subject
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Libre Eau de Parfum, a juice in perfect harmony with the philosophy of Yves Saint-Laurent
Let us begin by setting the scene and immersing ourselves in the world of this new perfume. As its name suggests, it is the symbol of a free woman, enamored with passion, fervor and discovery. Now, it must be acknowledged that the message is particularly well chosen and that it fits perfectly with the image one has of the Yves Saint-Laurent brand. Indeed, the designer has always been deeply enamored with freedom. Throughout his career, he did not hesitate to defy established codes and to dare provocation, something sometimes poorly received in the world of luxury. But after all, is it not this fervor that made his incredible talent known? The woman who wears this fragrance dares to surprise and fears nothing. Sensual to the utmost, she loves to be noticed without ever lacking refinement. Ultimately, who said that a free woman could not be sexy and elegant?
Yves Saint-Laurent offers us a true feat of bottle design
As for the bottle, Libre Eau de Parfum is also strikingly beautiful. True to the world of Yves Saint-Laurent, it is at once highly innovative while being infinitely refined. Its belonging to the brand, meanwhile, is immediately obvious. Indeed, the Yves Saint-Laurent logo here forms an oversized Cassandre that merges with its glass. Curved, it runs across several faces of this cubic bottle, while the hollow of the Y of Yves Saint-Laurent is further emphasized by an elegant neckline. The whole is topped with an asymmetrical black cap embellished with a gilded chain. The bottle of Libre Eau de Parfum is thought out down to the smallest detail and displays an infinitely couture style.
The floral yet persistent scent of Libre Eau de Parfum
Finally, on a purely olfactory level, Libre Eau de Parfum combines the lightness of flowers with the freshness of citrus and the longevity of woods. Thus, the result is a sensual and tenacious perfume, without becoming too heady. Libre Eau de Parfum is a perfect demonstration of all the expertise of the perfumer Anne Flipo. Here, everything begins with a zesty breath of mandarin lit up with neroli. Then, several flowers are combined in its heart, balancing each other to give rise to a highly feminine breath. Orchid pairs with orange blossom from Morocco, lavender from the Mediterranean and jasmine from India. Cedar serves to give more longevity and tenacity to the whole, while the more suave aspect of this composition emerges from a trio of vanilla, ambergris and musk.
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