Head to head
Yves Saint Laurent Libre and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris are often compared by people choosing between the two. Libre is a floral fragrance and Mon Paris a chypre one, and they share orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla and musk. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Libre stands apart with lavender, mandarin and blackcurrant, while Mon Paris brings strawberry, raspberry and pear. Libre lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Mon Paris is the cheaper one: about $130 against $145 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| LibreYves Saint Laurent | Mon ParisYves Saint Laurent | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $145 · 3.0 oz | $130 · 3.0 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2016 |
| Family | Floral, Fougère | Chypre, Floral |
| Top notes | Lavender, Mandarin, Blackcurrant | Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear |
| Heart notes | Orange blossom, Jasmine | Peony, Jasmine, Orange blossom |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Musk, Cedar, Ambergris | Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla |
| Longevity | Very long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Date, Formal event | Date, Everyday |
| Style | Seductive, Elegant, Urban | Romantic, Seductive |
Yves Saint Laurent
$145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral
French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.
Choose Libre if you want longer wear, something better suited to cold weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.
Yves Saint Laurent
$130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre
Red berries, peony and white patchouli. A dizzying love affair in Paris: sweet, fruity and passionate.
Choose Mon Paris if you want a lower price, something better suited to warm weather and a more romantic character.
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Take the quizLibre lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Mon Paris is the cheaper one: about $130 against $145 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla and musk. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Mon Paris is the better fit. For fall and winter, Libre is the better fit. Libre is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Mon Paris in spring, fall and winter.
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