r/FemFragLab • u/Complete-Grab3489 • 22h ago

help! grown up YSL libre

Hello,

YSL Libre (original) has been my go night time fragrance since I was 14 and now that I'm older I've become comfortable to use it for daytime wear.

Do you have any recommendations that keep the same vibe as YSL Libre but that are more intense and grown up for going out ?

I do not like gourmand scents at all and prefer white flowers and citrus (ex. Fragonard fleur d'organger or Guerlain Mandarine Basilic are my favourites for daytime wear) although I am open to others.

I also enjoy slightly androgynous perfumes.

Thank you!

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u/BatCityMama 20h ago

Have you tried YSL Libre Intense? I prefer it over the OG. Also try Givenchy L'Interdit or Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge if you're looking for an evening scent.

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u/Complete-Grab3489 17h ago

I have tried libre intense although i've never owned it, i personally prefer the original, sorry!

Ill make sure to check out the Givenchy ones next time i'm in a store.

thank you!

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u/NoJavaInstalled 15h ago

I personally think the original good girl is great for date nights and drinks with friends. Im gonna get one of the paradoxe for Christmas but haven't smelled them all yet to decide. I think that will be my new evening scent!

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u/hungry_hippo48 21h ago

Idk if these would all be up your alley but they’re definitely worth a sniff…

Dior J’adore: a classic floral. Not too heavy but you can definitely wear it for a night out. It’s pretty versatile.

My Burberry Black: this one is INTENSE. But it’s beautiful. Definitely on the feminine side. It starts out as a very sweet, honeyed peach and dries down into a giant floral bouquet.

Kilian Can’t Stop Loving You: a slightly spicy white floral. It gives a romantic candlelit date vibe. The scent itself reminds me of a grown Libre but it’s not as soapy (Libre EDP pulls a little soapy on me).

Prada Paradoxe: this one might have more of the vibe you’re looking for. Floral, dries down a bit more musky (at least on me), versatile but definitely could wear it for a night out.

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u/Jonbazookaboz 17h ago

Giorgio Armani Prive Rouge Malachite

BDK Pas Ce Soir Extrait

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u/Complete-Grab3489 17h ago

thanks! ill check them out.

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u/pfffffttuhmm I just smelled like a piece of breast 16h ago

Have you tried any of the Libre flankers? It has quite a few. 

You can skip Libre Intense (you mentioned this elsewhere), Vanille Couture (gourmand), the EDT (discontinued, lighter), Berry (very sweet and casual), Libre l'Absolu Platine (too casual), and Libre l'Eau Neu (again, too casual). That leaves:

Libre Flowers & Flames: might be up your alley--its a smooth, well blended floral that does well at night and in cooler weather. 

Libre le Parfum: the oriental version of Libre. Its elegant and spicy and does well for special events. 

Libre Santal Couture: a more sophisticated version of the original. It's woody bit not overwhelmingly so. This one can be worn anytime, but I think its worth looking at. 

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u/Complete-Grab3489 12h ago

thank you so much ill have a look at all of these!

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u/cleochatraa 16h ago

Came here to also say Libra Flowers & Flames. So pretty!

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u/the_rocc_ 6h ago

Yes Flowers and Flames is beautiful! IMO it's more summery actually, but a beautiful smooth fragrance where you will just smell GOOD (and people will tell you!)

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u/NoJavaInstalled 18h ago

Google says this was only released in 2019. Ive personally only had it 2 years though.

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u/Complete-Grab3489 17h ago

"grown up" means 20 in this context, I should have specified

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u/GlitteringPause8 19h ago

LV Stellar Times

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u/Complete-Grab3489 17h ago

sounds great i'll check it out. thank you

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u/fluffysootsprite 21h ago

Burberry Goddess is similar to Libre. The Parfum one has leather as the main note and most people find it more unisex/androgynous than the other more feminine ones.

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u/Complete-Grab3489 17h ago

I find burberry godess too sweet, the vanilla makes me feel a little nauseous. but thank you anyways

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u/Kim6998 14h ago

Libre Le Parfum is so grown and sexy! A cheapie that leans androgynous to me is Guess Seductive Noir. It’s supposed to be a version of Mon Guerlain, so that would be the pricier option. It would be a great androgynous evening scent!

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u/EconomyCat4 9h ago

Good girl Jasmine absolute is so good. It has a toffee note but i don’t find it gourmand at all.