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Yves Saint Laurent · Est. 2020

Libre Intense

Libre Intense opens louder than its predecessor, leading with a rush of aromatic lavender sharpened by bergamot.

ConcentrationFragrance
Forunisex
Released2020
Statusenriched
Libre Intense — Yves Saint Laurent
2020 · Fragrance
lav·ton·van·ber
Rating
4.3
7.1k reviews
Fig. 01

The scent fingerprint

Visualization — constellation
basehearttopcitrusfloralfruitygourmandpowderyamberywoodysmokychyprearomaticgreenaquaticspicy

Weighted by intensity across 7 accords.

Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.

  • Lavender
    95
  • Tonka
    75
  • Vanilla
    70
  • Bergamot
    50
  • Amber
    50

By the editors · 2 min readLibre Intense opens louder than its predecessor, leading with a rush of aromatic lavender sharpened by bergamot. The effect is immediate and assertive—more concentrated heat than airy freshness. Within minutes, the lavender persists but grows sweeter, folding into itself rather than fading away.

The drydown is where the composition finds its structure. Tonka bean and vanilla create a warm, slightly powdery backdrop, while vetiver and ambergris add a subtle earthiness that keeps the sweetness from overwhelming. The interplay feels deliberate: floral-aromatic on top, resinous-woody underneath.

This is a bolder, more insistent version of the original Libre. It suits those who want the same architectural contrast between lavender and warmth, but amplified—less daylight, more evening weight. The projection is strong without being aggressive, and it lingers noticeably on skin and fabric.

Filed: Yves Saint LaurentSillage · vol. I
Fig. 02

Scent twins

Computed via accord overlap