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 measure of audacity and provocation.
In 2020, the house Yves Saint-Laurent decided to reinterpret its previous feminine perfume named Libre, turning it into a more erotic, suave, and carnal edition. To do this, the brand called upon 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 the reality of this perfume? Here is our review on the subject
Olfastory’s review
Libre Eau de Parfum, a fragrance 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, in love with passion, spirit, and discovery. Now, it must be recognized that the message is particularly well chosen and fits perfectly with the image one has of the Yves Saint-Laurent brand. Indeed, the designer has always been deeply in love with freedom. Throughout his career, he did not hesitate to defy established codes and dare provocation, something sometimes poorly received in the world of luxury. But after all, is it not this spirit that drew attention to his incredible talent? 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. In the end, 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 of great beauty. True to the world of Yves Saint-Laurent, it is both highly innovative and infinitely refined. Its belonging to the brand, meanwhile, is immediately apparent. Indeed, the Yves Saint-Laurent logo here forms an oversized Cassandre that merges with its glass. Curved, it runs across several sides 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 gold 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 lasting 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. The result is a sensual and tenacious perfume, without becoming too heady. Libre Eau de Parfum is a perfect demonstration of the perfumer Anne Flipo's entire craftsmanship. Here, everything begins with a zesty breath of mandarin illuminated by neroli. Then, several flowers are combined in its heart, balancing one another to give rise to a highly feminine breath. Orchid marries with orange blossom from Morocco, lavender from the Mediterranean, and jasmine from India. Cedar serves to give more longevity and staying power to the whole, while the more suave aspect of this composition emerges from a trio of vanilla, ambergris, and musk.