Libre Intense

For a good few years I was completely nose blind from Covid and so I never really cared about fragrance until my sense of smell slowly returned, and I realized I loved getting to tell different scents apart and find which ones I liked and which ones I didn't. When my first paycheck from a new job hit, I decided it was time to head to Ulta and try and find a "real perfume" for myself. I tried on a few, with Burberry Goddess being one of the standouts. But I still felt it was lacking something, and then I tried on Libre Intense. The opening was pretty strong and floral, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But then the scent started to settle, and it smelled like a gorgeous, soft vanilla. I'm not the best at descriptions but it was a warm and comforting, yet strong scent. If I could pick one word for it, it would be rich, in the sense that it smells both classy and complex. I'm not a big fan of overly sweet smells because I'm prone to migraines, but the vanilla in Libre Intense isn't as sugary as you would expect, it has more of a creamy and soft presence especially as it continues throughout the day. I do think it can be worn all year round if you live in a drier or more temperate climate, if you live somewhere with humid summers like I do it can be a little heavy. I originally bought it in the winter though and it has the perfect scent for a cold winter morning! The longevity on this perfume is also pretty impressive, I've had it last a long time even on busy days where I'm doing fairly physical work. It fades to a subtle, musky vanilla skin scent which is really nice. Even though I've expanded my collection a bit since I found this one, YSL libre intense is definitely the first fragrance I really loved and it continues to be my signature scent. 10/10, no notes!

Such an addictive perfume! Did not like this perfume or any other ones in this line at first, and could not understand the hype. However, I smelt the original Libre on my friend and asked her what she was wearing bc it smelt so good. Was shocked when she named the perfume she was wearing. Fast forward a few months later and I was gifted the Libre Intense perfume by a family member for my birthday. After wearing it a few times, I honestly understand the hype! I think the original is lovely, but the Intense has more vanilla and I LOVE vanilla so I definitely prefer it! For some reason, I also smell honey even though it is not listed as a note. First of all, it is one of the strongest perfumes I own. This is a one and done perfume in terms of application, one spray is more than enough! People around me have been able to smell me even with one spray. It is such a sophisticated perfume that screams elegance. I love the combination of orange, lavender and vanilla in the opening. The dry down is gorgeous, with the lavender and vanilla really shining and the jasmine taking a back seat (which I'm not upset about because I will say, I don't love jasmine). Yes, it is popular, but it doesn't really bother me because I do believe this perfume is one of a kind in terms of the combination of notes. I think this perfume could still be worn in the summer, and I have worn it in the summer, but it shines in the colder weather. This is definitely the perfect occasion perfume, great for evenings out and fancy events. I love it so much that sometimes I will wear it on a regular day. Would make an excellent wedding day perfume.

libre intense is a distinguished and successful woman with comforting smile and the most beautiful personality. she usually wears polished suits in neutral colours, but also rocks simple yet gorgeous dresses. she's mature, well-spoken and educated. she gives me a nobility vibe. the fragrance opens up with the most beautiful aromatic and floral notes, the citrus comes in just a bit later. it's sweet, fresh and just a tiny bit spicy. with time it becomes more subtle and sweeter, the vanilla comes forward more and more. libre intense has this luxurious aura about it with the most comforting sweetness. it's strong yet soft and elegant. in my opinion, it's rather creamier than powdery, but i might be wrong on this one since i haven't smelled too many powdery fragrances. overall, it's a strong fragrance, but not as much as libre le parfum. while smelling the two of them at the same time, one being on one wrist and the other on another wrist, i couldn't smell libre intense almost at all right after le parfum. both are strong, but this one's definitely softer. libre intense has a kind of lightness to it which makes it be wearable all year round, no matter the time of the day. i personally would definitely be wearing this more in summer than winter. to wrap this up, i love this fragrance and i'm set on buying a full bottle. the way it makes me feel put together and clean is just too good to ignore. it's a sweet, fresh spicy delight.

I already wrote a brief review but coming back to share a bit more. All three Libres are EXCELLENT. I bought 10 mL purse sprays of each to decide which I like best for a fb. Ultimately I bought Libre Intense which is divine and lasts the longest. In a nutshell: Libre EDT: lighter, more white floral with citrus and minimal lavender and not noticeable sweetness. very nice if you’re into lighter citrusy florals for warm weather. this has the lowest longevity and sillage (not enough for me) Libre EDP: gorgeous androgynous aromatic floral with citrus up top. Dries down to a nice floral-zesty-dried sachet of lavender vibe. Moderate longevity and sillage (3-4 hrs on me) Libre Intense: DROP DEAD GORGEOUS SEXY CONFIDENT AND A MASTERPIECE. Intense is an aromatic floral lavender with a vanilla base that lingers as a lavender-vanilla on me. this is everything I wanted Mon Guerlain to be. This is more androgynous-unisex than Mon Guerlain and the lavender is fresh herbal aromatic (not bug spray). This is NOT sweet. Somehow this is unique and doesn’t smell like “everything at Sephora,” but it does still seem current and obviously a mainstream designer style. Longevity and sillage are on the high end of moderate; this isn’t beast mode, but 3-4 sprays are plenty for 5-6 hrs. I love Libre Intense and the bottle design on these is really appealing. Nice work YSL 🙌🏻 PS total bosslady vibes. bring it.

Unfortunately, I’m late to the party. I avoided Libre and its flankers after finding the OG to mature for my tastes. Not unlikable, though. Now, I’ll become one of the many who’ve discovered this gem of a flanker. I received a sample of Libre Intense and assumed it would perform similarly to the original—occasionally wearable when applied lightly, but not a favorite. I expected a stronger version of the OG. The opening has the original DNA, but the vanilla is more pronounced than its predecessor. I liked it immediately, but the magic came as it dried down, where it became a must-have. The sillage is on par with the OG, but its top notes are less sharp, softened by the increased vanilla. Too much vanilla can overwhelm my senses, but here it’s blended so well with the orange blossom and lavender. The powder I initially detected gave way to an ultra-creaminess that felt sumptuous and sensual. Not cloying, just comforting. While I don’t specifically detect the tonka bean and vetiver in the base, they, along with the amber, prevent the vanilla from becoming overly sweet and one-note. I could wear this anywhere. It would make me feel both empowered and luxuriously cozy. For me, it’s a cool-weather fragrance that only requires a light hand, thanks to its impressive sillage and longevity.