Our take
What does Libre Intense smell like?
Launched in 2020, Libre Intense extends Libre's founding idea of pairing lavender, traditionally a masculine note, with orange blossom, a feminine floral emblem. This version turns up the warmth. The opening pairs mandarin and lavender in an aromatic freshness that is softened almost immediately. The heart brings in orange blossom and jasmine, bright and faintly honeyed, wrapping the lavender in floral sensuality. The base of vanilla, tonka and sandalwood takes on more breadth here: creamy, almost ambery sweetness dominates, giving greater longevity and depth than the original. The result is an elegant oriental floral that keeps the tension between aromatic and sweet.
When to wear it
Evenings or dates from autumn to spring; it suits people who love sophisticated vanilla florals with a hint of character.
It belongs to the Floral, Oriental / Amber family. Libre Intense is one of 12 creations by Yves Saint Laurent in our encyclopedia.
