Libre Eau de Toilette

It was a bit warm today (for February in Missouri anyway), so I thought I would try out the EDT version of Libre in the discovery set of travel sprays that I purchased from the website recently. (I ended up getting Libre Intense for Valentine's Day, a lovely surprise--and that one isn't in the discovery set, although it's my favorite.) The EDT is much lighter and more wearable for hot weather, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if I use up my travel spray long before I make even a small dent in my 3 ounce bottle of Libre Intense. The drydowns are quite similar, although LI is sweeter and more vanillic, whereas Libre EDT has that exquisite jasmine-tea accord (is that LINDEN BLOSSOM? Swoon!) that smells a bit crisper and cleaner than the more indolic jasmine of Libre Intense. I was a little worried that the ambergris in the base would make it too animalic, but neither it nor the OG Libre EDP register that way to my nose. The EDT is definitely lighter and more floral, and I imagine it will confer a real cooling effect when it's 105 degrees and atrociously humid. It just hit me that the EDT formulation reminds me a little bit of Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea, one of Francis Kurkdjian's earlier efforts--the Green Tea has a real rhubarb note, and Libre obviously does not, but they both seem like great choices for sweaty skin and short tempers. Update: Spritzed on three sprays from my travel atomizer, one on each inner elbox, plus one on my chest. It didn't seem too strong to me, but my husband said he could smell me outside in the yard before he could even see me, from several feet away, so I would say this throws like a maniac even hours later. I guess it goes to show you that some EDTs are as strong or stronger than many EDPs, and this is one of them. Even though I have a travel-sprayer of this and Libre Le Parfum and Libre EDP, as well as a 100-ml bottle of Libre Intense, I would not look askance at a full bottle of this one. It's very pretty. Also, it doesn't hurt that I really like the new Dua Lipa album, hahaha!

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Libre EDT: This Fragrance Has Very Quickly Become One Of My Most Favourite Out Of The YSL Libre Line Up!! And I'm Absolutely Appalled That YSL Has Definitely Decided To Basically Pull The Plug On This Absolute Stunning Beauty!! For Me This Truely Is Sunshine In A Bottle, And Is Perfect To Reach For When The Weather Is Hot And Muggy!! Meaning It's Definitely Superb To Wear Spring & Summer Time, And No Matter How Hot The Temperature Climbs To This Libre EDT Never Fails To Impress, Nor Let Me Down In Anyway!! It Also Brings Me So"ooooooooo Many Beautiful And Wonderful Compliments Everytime I Decide To Use It!! On My Skin, It's Definitely Lighter/Brighter, And More Fresher Than All The Other's In The Libre Fragrance Line-Up!! It Also Has The Most Uplifting Quality To It giving The Wearer, A Real Sparkling Booster!! I Think It's The White Tea Note, That Definitely Helps The Fragrance Achieve This Hands Down!! Lasting Power Is Also Superb For An EDT, As On My Skin, It Wear's And Lasts A GOOD 8-12hrs!! It's Also Perfectly Unisex, So Guy's Don't Be Afraid To Try/Buy etc, Before It's Gone Forever!! I Also Have Just Purchased A Large 90ml Back-Up Bottle To Keep Me Going!! Just So Angry 😠 And Utterly Sad, That YSL Have Done This To Such A Stunning Timeless Fragrance!! Someone's Decision Is Truely Wrong Here, And Definitely Has Made A Lot Of It's Users And Lovers Really"Really Sad On It!!!! 😔

This is just an all around "can't go wrong" fragrance. There's a little bit of something for everyone. I started considering this fragrance for my mother-in-law's Christmas present. She's a very energetic, fun Italian mom who loves cooking and wine. She's very active, goes outside a lot, but also lives in Florida where the weather is on the warmer, humid side. She needs a sparkly fragrance! The traditional 'classic' and 'mature' perfumes don't really suit her. I know she likes lavender (she loved my sample of Coffee Break) I know she loves amber-y jasmine smells (she loved my Mugler Alien) I know she likes a hint of sweetness (because she likes my Britney Spears Fantasy flankers) and i KNOW she loves a little bit of the ol' fresh citrus and white florals because she has consistently owned Clinque Happy & flankers for years. YSL Libre EDT hit all these marks. I even dug up my tiny sample and sprayed it on my arm and asked my husband to verify. He said "yes, it smells like her! she would love this." it's got a little bit of the intoxicating white florals, but it doesn't turn too pissy or indolic. it's sweet without being too sweet. but also that 'fresh spicy' to prevent it from smelling like a little girl. and i think the EDT is light enough that it will perform very well even on the hotter, humid days in Florida. just all around great when you want to be fun and fresh.

YSL Libre EDT is my favorite of the Libre line. I came to this line wanting fresh, citrusy lavender, and this did not disappoint. The tea note gives it that special je ne sais quoi that rounds the entire fragrance out, nicely. The vanilla/musk/ambergris base is perfectly balanced to not overwhelm the freshness of this fragrance. For an EDT it lasts quite a long time. The dry down stays sweet for hours on me, though I’m always pleasantly surprised when I respray later in the day and get to experience the bright burst of its opening again. I know a lot of people say this is their least favorite of the Libre flankers, but I think they’re looking for a scent that’s more gourmand. I’ve got samples and travel size of the EDP, EDT, and Le Parfum. I’ve sprayed the Intense version a few times just to test, and may end up getting it just to complete my collection. In comparison, I feel this EDT is exactly what it needs to be, which is the brightest, freshest of the flankers. Because of how fresh, citrusy, and lavender smelling this fragrance is, I’d recommend it for a day out shopping or a rainy day when you want a pick-me-up, drinking tea and reading a good book. As always, though, I revert to my motto about fragrance, which is wear it when you feel most comfortable and want to smell it for yourself!

This is perfect if you didn’t like how overpowering the lavender was in the original edp. I still get some of that classic perfume blend with the line’s signature lavender and musk notes, but it’s more balanced and more casual to me in the edt, especially with the jasmine and sweet citrusy orange blossom getting more shine. The jasmine still acts like a clean floral but it is sweetened like tea. I get 6 hrs wear then it becomes a warm floral musk lasting forever on me. Great relaxing scent. Update: Wearing it in heat, the vanilla shines more on my skin. Still very balanced and a different type of good. I think I love this even more under these circumstances. I get more vanilla mixed with aerated but warm florals and musk, ultimately giving me a sugared and honeyed lavender-more jasmine tea scent that is also refreshing. So happy I brought this into my collection again. Literally because it just puts a smile on my face. This projects very well and also lasts forever, even longer than the edp on my skin. Beware, that the jasmine and musk can get sharp and aerosol-like in the cold. When it's warm, then I'm happy.