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Eau Libre Yves Saint Laurent, introduced to the world in 1975, is marketed as a unisex fragrance, belonging to the fern and citrus families. The inspiration and craft behind the bottle belong to Yves Saint Laurent and Michel Hy. The fragrance is presented as eau de toilette.
The birthplace of this fragrance — France, a place with a refined nose. Eau Libre Yves Saint Laurent unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Eau Libre unfolds as a layered story, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Yves Saint Laurent is evident in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette supports the right density and pace of development.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the notes arrive together with a airy lemon mood: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Hedione, Neroli, Petitgrain, Vetiver and White Cedar. In this case 7 notes act as one integrated frame, building sunny vitality that reads as cohesive from the start.
The heart and base are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Floral, Musc and Wood with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Cosmetic expand the olfactory volume in the background.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Fairy, Citrus, Floral and Wood. It also reaches into Musk.
Overall Eau Libre reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://yslbeauty.com |
| Year of production | 1975 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | L'Oréal |
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