The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lavender and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom and lavender. On the skin it settles into vanilla. Overall it smells white floral and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent EDP
Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
The style of Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by vanilla and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and vanilla smells and notes like orange blossom and vanilla. Less obvious notes include coconut. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €202, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 and Nobile 1942 Perdizione but less than D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop and Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine Yves Saint Laurent.
Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 and Nobile 1942 Perdizione. Base notes like vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 and Nobile 1942 Perdizione spread further.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
This house has 88 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Myslf Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros and La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Le Parfum.
More from this line
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 1975 and 2022.
Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (4 shared notes), Nobile 1942 Perdizione (4 shared notes), D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop (4 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine Yves Saint Laurent (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Is Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Libre Flowers & Flames Yves Saint Laurent EDP and L'Homme Libre?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.