YSL Libre is the lavender and orange blossom scent that turns heads, and in the UK it is around £107 for 50ml (Fenwick, checked September 2026). Libre Intenso is our version, £40 for a 50ml built to 35% Extrait.
It opens on lavender, mandarin and blackcurrant, moves into orange blossom and jasmine, then settles on vanilla, tonka and musk. Bright, floral, a little addictive. You get 7+ hours of wear, and 60 days to return it if you can pick it from the real thing.
Libre Intenso, our take on Libre by Yves Saint Laurent. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
YSL Libre vs Libre Intenso
| YSL Libre | Libre Intenso by Aromara | |
| Price | around £107 for 50ml | £40 for 50ml, £6.99 to sample |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | 35% Extrait |
| Wear time | all day | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| If you do not love it | no refund | 60-day money-back |
| Where to buy | YSL, department stores | aromara.co.uk |
The figure no rival can print: our two YSL blockbusters side by side
YSL sells two big women's fragrances, Libre and Black Opium. We make a take on each, both 35% Extrait, both £40. Over the last 90 days they came out level: Libre Intenso sold 8 bottles, Eclipse (our Black Opium take) sold 7 (our shop data, checked September 2026). The Libre take is newer, at 5.0 stars from 2 reviews; the Black Opium take carries 30 reviews at 4.5. Nobody writing a Libre dupe list has made both bottles, so nobody else can hand you that comparison.
FAQ
What does YSL Libre smell like?
A bright floral built on lavender and orange blossom, warmed by vanilla and musk. Clean but bold, works day or night.
How much is YSL Libre in the UK?
Around £107 for 50ml Eau de Parfum, about £147 for 90ml (checked September 2026). Libre Intenso is £40 for a 50ml at 35% Extrait, or £6.99 for a sampler.
Is Libre Intenso a good match?
It is built on the same lavender, orange blossom and vanilla, at 35% Extrait, so it lasts instead of fading in a couple of hours.
Is Libre for men or women?
Libre is sold as a women's fragrance. Plenty of men wear it too. Scent has no rules.
What if it is not for me?
Send it back within 60 days for a full refund, even opened.
More on the original: YSL Libre, the story behind the scent.
Aromara is not affiliated with Yves Saint Laurent. Libre is a trademark of its owner. Aromara makes its own fragrances inspired by well-known scents.
