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Yves Saint Laurent Libre opens with lavender, mandarin and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, musk and cedar. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.

None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of Libre and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.

How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with Libre by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Black Opium

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Black coffee, vanilla and white flowers: a shot of night-time adrenaline, sweet and addictive.

    Shares with Libre: Orange blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cedar.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Pink pepper, Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
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  2. Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Mon Paris

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre

    Red berries, peony and white patchouli. A dizzying love affair in Paris: sweet, fruity and passionate.

    Shares with Libre: Jasmine, Orange blossom, Musk, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Raspberry, Peony, Patchouli, Musk
    Style:
    Romantic, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
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  3. L'Interdit by Givenchy
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    Givenchy

    L'Interdit

    $130 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous white flowers against a dark base of patchouli and vetiver. The thrill of the forbidden.

    Shares with Libre: Orange blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose, Patchouli, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
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  4. Paradoxe by Prada
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    Prada

    Paradoxe

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous neroli, amber and white musk in a triangular bottle. A clean, contemporary floral.

    Shares with Libre: Mandarin, Orange blossom, Jasmine, Musk.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Mandarin, Neroli, Amber, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
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  5. Boss Alive by Hugo Boss
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    Hugo Boss

    Boss Alive

    $110 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Juicy apple and plum over jasmine, cinnamon and creamy vanilla woods. Warm, modern and easy to like.

    Shares with Libre: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cedar.

    Key notes:
    Apple, Plum, Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Elegant, Cozy, Urban
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
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  6. Donna Born in Roma by Valentino
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    Valentino

    Donna Born in Roma

    $130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Jasmine and bourbon vanilla in a studded bottle. Roman haute couture with street attitude.

    Shares with Libre: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pink pepper, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cashmere wood
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban, Romantic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
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Frequently asked questions

What does Yves Saint Laurent Libre smell like?

French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Yves Saint Laurent Libre?

Libre has a typical price of $145. The fragrances on this page range from $110 to $145, so check the price shown next to each one.

How do I know which one I will like?

Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.

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