Panache Angel Dust

There lingers within that alcoholic vanilla a curious and disquieting sinfulness—a strange allure that beckons from the shadows of sweetness. Its sharp glimmer, dusted as though with crystalline sugar, gleams like the waning light of a fallen angel: radiant, yet irredeemably doomed. It is at once romantic and foreboding, an embrace both tender and perilous. When this vanilla is honed by the tart sting of mandarin and red currant, it flashes forth as a blade of molten gold—resplendent, yet perilous to the touch. It menaces even as it beckons; it indulges even as it ensnares. Around it, buttery florals unfurl in wild abandon, their tender petals traced in metallic ochre woods, suffused with warmth, with sun, with the very sap of life itself. Innocence? No—such illusions have long since withered. For within their fragrant core burns the dusky fire of rum: dark, intoxicating, and insatiable. At intervals, a phantom sweetness drifts forth—an echo of rum and raisin ice cream—its silken indulgence melting languidly upon the tongue, dissolving into rivulets of bliss. It appears harmless, almost childlike in its sugary softness, luminous and unassuming. Yet beneath this gentle guise there stirs a shadow—not of terror, but of opulence, of forbidden delight. It is lush, illicit, and charged with a fervour that threatens to ignite the heart itself. A spark—so slight, so accidental—yet capable of setting the world ablaze. A fleeting touch that sends lightning coursing through the veins. It arrives upon the faintest of breezes, hidden within the most ordinary of moments, until suddenly it reveals itself: a feather edged in gold, drawing the gaze heavenward. And there—resplendent, terrible, divine—it descends: the fallen angel. A sin most pure. A rapture most complete. An enigma so profound that even now it divides minds and hearts alike. For is it not known that sin is ever the sweetest, temptation ever irresistible? And that purity, in its most radiant form, forever harbours a shadow within? To me, Angel Dust manifests as an angelic fire—inescapable, all-consuming, reaching into the deepest recesses of the soul. Whatever altar one may kneel before, this fragrance claims its devotee with effortless dominion—and, most curiously, with their willing surrender. It is too exquisite, too comforting, too utterly delectable to resist. Its gentleness is its greatest strength, its quiet persistence its most potent charm. It lingers... and lingers... like the sweetest of dreams from which one dares not awaken. It seeps into the skin, becoming indistinguishable from it—like lovers entwined in a moment of fervent passion, where two dissolve into one. A union forged in sensation, in surrender, in the most exquisite unraveling of self. And still remain the visions: gold-edged feathers drifting through crystalline heavens, sparks of celestial fire flickering in the void, and the fallen angel—gazing deeply, inexorably—stealing one’s heart and vanishing into eternity within.

First off, I am not a true lover of the OG Libre DNA and never felt compelled to own a full bottle...I just never saw myself reaching out for it, even if I was given one for free, not to mention purchasing it full price. So when I recently read about the discontinued LIBRE VANILLE flanker that everyone was obsessed with, and then shortly after - this new Khadlaj dupe, I got curious and ordered the 5 ml sample... I felt like the addition of the vanilla, which is supposedly in all of them but has always been undetectable to my nose, was alluring. 💗 And I am so glad I did. But it definitely was a journey! First off, the opening is still sharp, I got a hit of tuberose and florals, with the background of citrus - and no detectable vanilla I was anticipating, despite of it listed as a top note. So, as you can imagine, my initial reaction was not the best. Well, I tried ...SMH ... so glad it's only a sample. But... just 10-15 minutes in, and I went from being disappointed - to this moment, when I simply can't stop smelling my wrists 😍 It started with a surprise: I was just on my computer, distracted, and then I suddenly became aware of this delightful sweet and slightly spicy scent INSIDE my nose... a direct olfactory sensation. Which probably sounds weird, but IYKYK;) It caught me off guard, but then I put my nose back to my wrists and bingo - it all suddenly came together, and in the best way possible. I now smell the vanilla, the delightful spiciness and a bit of the left over florals. And I never want to stop smelling it. This is a happy cliché in reverse - I would NOT pay for any of the existing YSL Libre bottles, but will order the full bottle of PANACHE. Moreover, if I came to the store and sampled Panache contained in one of these truly gorgeous YSL bottles - I would happily pay their lux price, without doubt. An elevated gourmand, unique to anything that I came across so far - Panache is seriously signature scent worthy. EDIT: Went to order a bottle - but it is not available from the ME stores I trust. Dont trust Bathhouse or TikTok stores, so ordered it from Amazon - which is also not ideal, but I hope that there wasn't enough time for the fakers to flood the market since this is a new Khadlaj release.

I received this last week after it had been back ordered (BTW ordered from Beauty House, excellent packaging, prompt delivery. Authentic fragrances) At first I sprayed it out and it was strong and lovely so I was tempted to try it on my arm. Not so lovely. A very strong root bear scent, not pleasant. I never smelled the Libre Vanille Couture so I don't know how it lined up, but I have smelled the original Libre and I really liked it, enough to give this a chance. I decided to give it an experimental spray and again it smelled lovely. So I sprayed it on my arm. Now there was only a slight boozy/root beer scent. 5 minutes later while I was writing my notes in my scent journal, I smelled something beautiful. I smelled where I had sprayed the Panache and it had dried down to something so soft, pretty. I can smell the tuberose, which is favorite of mine, vanilla slightly boozy from the rum. Now I can't stop smelling my arm, and each time I do I unconsciously say "Yum" I'm currently testing some other fragrances I've received so I can't spray it all over no matter how much I am tempted. I can't comment on the longevity, but the sillage is creating a scent bubble around me and I only sprayed a small spot on my arm. I can't wait to spray it all over so I can indulge in the gorgeous scent.

Important notes: 1) You MUST love the YSL Libre DNA to enjoy this. Otherwise, just skip it. 2) Vanilla in both this and the og Vanille Couture is only an accent, not the main feature of the fragrance. Meaning you'll get whiffs of vanilla, yes, but it is there only to compliment the original Libre DNA, not to change it drastically. It is more prominent here compared to VC, but if you're expecting a sweet, cupcake version of Libre, you'll be sorely disappointed. 3) The floral aspect is amped as well with the bubble-gummy tuberose in place of orange blossom (feels similar to the candied white florals in PDM Oriana). It is lush and sweet without breaking the Libre-esque scent profile, but if you dislike florals, it might be an issue for you. With that out of the way, this is a stunning fragrance. Unisex leaning female, with strong projection (over arm's length) and decent lasting power (6-7 hours on skin, half a day on clothes). High quality presentation as well with an ivory matte bottle embellished with gold, while the atomizer is pressurized giving a generous mist whist spraying. All in all, a solid creation by Khadlaj and highly recommended for everyone who misses the original YSL Libre VC.

I've been on a tuberose kick lately, and after getting my hands on Libre Berry Crush and loving it, I decided to pick this up. I immediately pick up the Libre DNA. Yes it's tuberose, but its not bubblegum tuberose. It's elevated tuberose that makes me feel fancy without it being pissy and indolic. The vanilla at this point isn't very loud and in your face, but its definitely there and is softening out the florals and fruit. It's really nice and for the price I'm very happy but if this was given to me as the original Libre Vanille Couture for $100 more I'd still think it's worth it. The original has decent longevity and sillage but this is already surpassing the originals performance straight out of the mail. I'm sure this will get richer and better performance as most middle eastern perfumes do, and I'm really excited to see how much better this will get in the next few weeks. If you're thinking about getting this and like Libre DNA, this is definitely a safe blind buy. It's already in my top 5 as of now.

Never tried original so cannot confirm how close this is. Powder, tuberose, white florals, little bit boozy = I am in ! Very surprised on longevity actually being it such cheap buy. Definitely got Kadlaj on my radar. This is somewhat strong fragrance yet very office and crowd friendly, it doesn’t scream for attention even though it’s present and visible. On a busy day in office, I have no time to respray, it still sits on my skin. Going home end of the day I can still sniff whiffs of it on my jacket. Talking 7-8 hours later. Following day it still sits on my jacket when I pass by. ( to my surprise) For the price you pay, this is actually brilliant, budget deal. Loving the fact that sometimes you don’t need to sell your kidney to get hands on quality perfume. One of my favorites right now.

This is my current obsession! If not for its longevity (on my skin), I would have put away all of my other perfumes for the foreseeable (or at least until the next obsession comes along) .. But unfortunately, it doesn't last as long as I'd like it to (have to top up after 4ish hours), so I layer it with other scents. Libre Vanille Couture is what it's meant to be duping and it comes close! The main difference for me is that Panache stays more or less linear - creamy, beautifully sweet with the rum stopping it from being too sweet - whereas Vanille Couture changes in the middle and the dry down. Very much looking forward to Vanille Couture becoming a main stay, but in the meantime, I'll happily cozy up with Panache.. Might even get a back up bottle!

To me, this fragrance is about 60% florals and 40% vanilla. It's definitely more floral-forward, but the vanilla is still noticeable and gives it a beautiful creamy quality that ties everything together. I've never been a huge fan of floral fragrances, but this one is so elegant, sophisticated, and subtly sweet without leaning gourmand. It also feels surprisingly versatile. It's light enough for warmer weather, and refined enough for special occasions. I wore it to a wedding, and in my opinion, it's the perfect scent for that kind of event. I've never smelled YSL Libre Vanille Couture, so I can't comment on how similar they are, but this fragrance genuinely surprised me with how much I like it lol. 9/10.

She can be anything you want depending on how heavy she’s applied - an elegant work scent to a sexy date night scent bubble. This isn’t gourmand but has some sweetness that keeps it from leaning into the cloying and slightly dated scent of the OG original (and intense) which I’ve never been a fan of. This amps up the vanilla and makes it modern and addictive. I think it’s a very safe blind buy, even if you weren’t terribly impressed by her predecessors. Makes me wonder if YSL regrets making the original version of this a limited edition! No matter - this is a fraction of the price and smells super high quality and lasts.

They say it is a YSL Libre Vanille Couture dupe. I’ve never smelled Libre Vanille, but I can tell you that it does have a similar DNA to the og Libre. And it’s STUNNING. Like, WOW. The vanilla kicked up a notch in this is absolutely EDIBLE. However, I feel like if you don’t like the Libre dna, you won’t like this. She is a tuberose bomb, that tuberose will slap you right in the face, so if you do not like tuberose, you will not like this. She is giving Sexy Boss Bitch for sure. 😍 EDIT: Typical shitty Khadlaj atomizer, though. EDIT 2: Every time I wear this, I keep smelling myself. I love it. LOVE it.

This is nothing I was expecting from the notes and all the social media hype. It was on my wish list for ages and I finally managed to get a full size bottle. First spray....very strong white floral scent, hint of mandarin and musk. I can smell jasmine on my skin too even thought it is not there.... The dry down is softer, a hint of powdery vanilla and white florals. Longevity is great, around 7-8 hours on my skin. It really reminds me of Sanctuary Spa Classic fragrance. This is very different to any of my Arabic fragrances. Definitely not a gourmand vanilla, but a strong white floral fragrance.

I definitely need to give this a couple of weeks at the back of my closet to macerate, because right now it is giving a bit of floor cleaner. It's definitely the tuberose's fault, so we'll see how it smells once the vanilla tones it down a bit more. Speaking of which, tuberose is...an interesting choice in this lineup to say the least. Never smelled Libre Vanille Couture, but I just ran out of my beloved Le Parfum and am pretty satisfied with this as its temporary replacement. Think of a rich, single auntie who has too much money to spend and loves cheetah print

[08.50] Blind bought mainly because I have one of the supposed original, wanted to test it out, and “wanted more”. To be frank, the smell is really close say for a few nuances, and might actually perform better – though subject to more extensive wearings. It’s a soft and comforting sweet floral-vanilla that somewhat feels mature, with a little citrus and pepper that gives it an edge of spiciness. Bottle’s a little tacky but fits perfectly with the name given. Overall, really happy and at ease knowing this alternative to the limited-real version exists.

What an elegant and dainty fragrance. Never smelt the YSL LVC but this is such a gorgeous Vanilla, tuberose/lavender scent. It’s creamy and reminds me of this beautiful and rich Victorian lady with a pastel purple delicate Chantelle lace gown with silk gloves and stockings - Bridgerton vibe but it’s sophisticated. It has a sillage and I think it will be long lasting, at least 6 hours +. I’m quite happy with this blind buy.

I didn't have a chance to smell YSL VC, so I can't compare, but on its own it's a great perfume. Mainly vanilla, mandarin, blackcurrant and touch of rum that I get. Almost no tuberose. Initially the perfomance was disappointing, but I've left it for maturation for about 4 weeks after the first use and now it's great. I enjoy it and smell it on myself all day. It layers well with other fragrances. All year round wear.

Right out of the box, I can tell that this needs to sit for a bit for the notes to settle. However, being a huge Libre lover, this smells fantastic. The notes combined give a chocolate type scent, in my opinion. If you are the type that only loves candy, cake, whip cream or any other sticky sweet type notes, this is not for you! This scent is for a sexy and/ or confident woman that commands the room.

I don’t really fall for viral products but somehow I kept coming back to this one. I have never smelled the YSL Vanille couture but OMG! If this is a dupe I can’t wait to smell the discontinued version. This scent is sexy, delicious, not gourmand but sweet. Smells like you’re walking in a garden on a spring day while holding a delicious vanilla pastry. Very beautiful scent 👌🏼

When I first bought this I didn’t get it. I couldn’t make my mind up about it as I felt it lacked depth. I left it boxed for 6 weeks, tried it again and it’s so much better. Sweet without being cloying, bright & fresh and the dry down is warm. It lasted 7 hours on me easily. I usually like spicy scents but there’s a note in this one I love. And the bottle is lovely.

Just get it. If you like Libre, you’re going to love this. I missed out on couture, so I wanted to try this. It is STUNNING right out of the box. I’m not getting a ton of vanilla, but I’m willing to bet it probably comes out after sitting a bit. And even if it doesn’t, this is pretty darn close to Libre. My only regret is not pulling the trigger on my cart sooner.

I have never smelled LVC but this definitely has the og Libre DNA with a creamy vanilla to it. I like that this is NOT a gourmand vanilla, giving a more bossed up classy vibe. This is definitely in my top tier out of all that I own and I will continue to repurchase!!! Very beautiful and unique. Lasts a long time, especially on clothes. (Got mine on Amazon)

This is pretty close to the OG. I was honestly shocked considering the difference in notes. On my skin and to my nose, I find the difference mostly in the deep drydown. There is something that goes a little licorice or anise like. Overall I like this quite a bit and it fills the void made by the OG being limited edition and hard to find.

Very much dupe of YSL libre culture! It's elegant, creamy but not overly sweet. I have the idea that it will also be a nice fit for the cold months! For me it was a blind buy (after carefully considering it for many weeks) and I'm completely in love! - differently from other Arabic perfumes I got lately, it didn't need maceration.

To me this is 100% worth the hype and is beautiful straight from the box. I don't like the original libre or some of its flankers, and I'm not sure how close this is to what it was inspired by because I didn't get a chance to smell it before it was discontinued, but I was able to smell this and immediately bought a bottle.

Got it today and this one did not need any maceration. I don’t have Vanille Couture so I compared it side by side with the OG Libre and they are so close. But the OG tend to be fresh orange blossom and this is the airy-creamy version of that DNA. I love Libre so this is love for me too. 100% hit rate so far with Khadlaj.

This is one of the best vanilla I ever smell oh my God this give you clean girl vibes it’s airy it’s clean and no lavender it’s giving you like -10 years of your age🤣 it’s so soft powdery whip cream with a white floral so addicted scent I cannot go to work without spraying this girl 20 sprays a day ✨💅🏻

I can honestly say, this fragrance lives up to the hype! I have searched high and low for a dupe for YSL LIBRE and baby... this is dang near identical! Very subtle differences but at a pass, no one would be able to tell the difference. I’m so happy I found this and I would 1000% re purchase!

I was running out of my Le Parfum and decided to just pull the trigger - it’s not that much of a loss if it sucks. But it’s amazing. It smells JUST like the intense version, and lasts so long. Like someone said below, I don’t get a lot of vanilla but I’m sure it’ll come out. I’m excited!

Having smelt ysl vc it smells very similar but this is better! this is vanilla heavy but not in a syrupy sweet way but in a fluffy airy sophisticated way, it's sweet and creamy but not gourmand with a slight floral touch, longevity is excellent it smells like a high end fragrance

Both the scent and the presentation is absolutely beautiful! Elegant, sensual, feminine! Thankfully I don’t smell any woody notes. However, I do smell mandarin, vanilla and light florals. Safe blind buy! Definitely going into my repeat buy list!

Such a beautiful, soft vanilla. I feel it's less floral, more vanilla, super soft, lingering scent. Perfect for office settings and day dates. (Or night, but i'd personally use a beast mode for night time)

Smells amazing. Sweet but not too sweet. The mandarin, tuberose and rum notes make it enjoybale. Walk passed an officemate and he literally turned and said out loud, "who is smelling so good?" 😆

The hype is real! Just got it, and it smells amazing straight out of the box. It's a Libre DNA, so creamy, softer... a silky version of Libre. And yes, it's 100% Vanilla Couture. Love it.

I tested Vanille Couture at Christmas but it was sold out. To my nose, this one is ultra close to what I remember smelling! And for under $50! I'm delighted with my blind buy here!!

It smells like ysl libre but stronger with extra vanilla and added sweetness. I actually like it better then the original. Long lasting and absolutely beautiful!

Do you guys remember the original, vintage Addict by Dior? The vanilla accord here is exactly the same. What a lovely fragrance! The hype is true this time :)

From the first spray, I fell in love. I over-spray myself at home so I could smell the scent all day. it smells like Libre but a touch better.

It really does live up to the hype. This is rich, decadent and intoxicating. Absolutely love this!

A delicious sexy successful blind buy! Strong from the first spray! Rich and luxurious!

All I can smell is very sharp citrusy notes, I am so disappointed

so so sooo close to Libre Couture, almost indistinguishable. I will say though i can catch the difference in the opening Libre Couture is smoother & only because i was testing them side by side. Other than that this is a 1:1 dupe to the org & i never experienced such a close dupe before so take that as you will. Longevity & silage also pretty much the same. Edit 10/05/2026 - On skin it seems to have more of a difference i can’t claim this is a 1:1 dupe anymore. While it is a super close dupe I seem to be getting a weird note from Panache on my skin that i can’t seem to figure out (maybe the whipped cream). The OG is more sparkly while Panache is thicker/dense if that makes sense. After 30/40 min the weird note goes away. On paper i still stick to my original review, but on skin i much prefer the OG.

Lovely scent. I haven’t smelled YSL Libre Vanille Couture, so I cannot be the judge of how well it copies that scent, but I do like the original Libre DNA. The dry down of this brought me back to the mid 2010’s immediately and I realize I recognize this scent as nearly the same as the discontinued Georgio Armani Armani Code flanker. I’m pretty sure it was cashmere and not satin. While it’s been years since I’ve smelled this fragrance, it is nearly identical to my memory of it when sprayed on my skin. Be careful not to overspray this one; it’s quite strong and long lasting. One spray gave me quite the scent bubble, though I expected this from an extrait. Very mature, but not necessarily old scent. Very expensive smell, may be too strong for the office.

If you like the Libre DNA, you will definitely like this. Very safe blind buy if you like that DNA. However, if I am honest...where is the vanilla? This smells 85% Libre EDP and 15% powdery vanilla (not gourmand vanilla). It is a great fragrance don't get me wrong, but I was expecting vanilla with a side of Libre...not Libre with a side of vanilla. If you are looking to get Libre EDP or Libre Intense, I would get this instead. This is more elevated, complex, and soft. I just wouldn't expect a vanilla forward fragrance. Longevity on clothes: 2 days Longevity on skin: 8 hours Versatility: all season, day or night Overall smell and worth: 8.5/10

I like this fragrance. It smells similar to the original YSL Libre but unfortunately, I can't smell any vanilla. It still has that Libre vibe — slightly floral, and confident. If you like Libre you would like Panache. I’m usually not a fan of Khadlaj fragrances, but this one is a keeper. It genuinely surprised me in the best way. The scent is well-blended, smooth, and just really pleasant to wear. Even though this brand hasn’t always worked for me, this perfume stands out. It’s truly a beautiful fragrance and one I’m happy to have in my collection.

I have a 5ml sample of this and have been testing it for the last few days. At first I was not impressed as I couldnt make out what it was, but after sitting for a few days, the true essence of the scent emerged. Maybe movement issues affected it. But now it is beautiful. Very Libra esque in terms of DNA. A cool, confident expensive smelling fragrance. Longevity seems to be an issue though so I hope that improves as it sits. Full bottle worthy.

While I do like this, and think it's a well put together scent, I do feel it might be a bit redundant if you own any of the standard Libres or Armani Code. It smells similar to the latter and not really different enough from the former to be worth repeating. That said, I'd definitely recommend to floral/citrus/vanilla fans who don't already have one of the above.

Smells like tharwah from lattafa if u added tuberose, a powder note and turned down the sweetness. Still smells good but I think I prefer tharwah Tharwah: 9.5/10 Panache: 8.9/10

This is very comforting. Scent. Definitely feminine floral with vanilla in the background, very subtle, low-key and pretty 💐

A little too powdery for my liking, but I agree with the description that is sweet but sensual.

It’s Libre but not as fresh as Libre. If you enjoy Libre DNA, you probably will enjoy it.

I bought this perfume with my own money just few days ago, but all I can say now, I am bit dissapointed. I was excited to buy it asap as there is so much hype all over Tiktok. It would be beautiful fragrance for me, if there is no tuberose at all, would prefer orange blossom or something similar, gentle white floral. Tuberose note overpowers all other beautiful notes. I cannot even find this note in OG, which I have not smelled yet, so I cannot compare. I feel tuberose in my nose and lungs all day :( So I can also confirm it is a strong perfume with great projection and logevity. I am very curious whether this parfume will change a bit with time. I guess people who like tuberose will enjoy this fragrance