Libre Vanille Couture

I want to apologize to the person reading this upfront, just because this perfume is too good to be discontinued and I truly feel sorry for you if you hadn’t gotten the chance to at least smell this perfume. I feel betrayed by Yves Saint Laurent because they decided to make it “limited edition” because when people come up to me and ask me what Im wearing, every time I have to apologize and tell them the perfume has been discontinued. I don't think there has been a time I had been wearing that perfume and I hadn’t gotten a compliment and I cherish the 50ml I have left with my life. Once I was in the bathroom and the janitor stopped me to ask what I was wearing because it was that good. Another time, I was in my class and someone who sat next me told me over text I smelt heavenly but he didnt want to say anything outloud. I knew even before he said anything because in class, I litterlay saw his eyes ROLL TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AS HE LEANED IN TO SEE MY NOTES! My Gymcrush smelt me, ( don't worry I wasn’t wearing the limited edition at the gym I was around the school campus with him where the gym was) and I hugged him and he just sniffed my neck and said I smelt “fruity” and he “couldn't describe it but it smelled amazing”. Anyways, it may just be my skin reaction with the perfume but it smells amazing. Sometimes, I’m just walking around the campus, and people literally whip their heads in my direction when I walk by and that only happens when I’m wearing YSL vanille couture. If you are a person who loves attention, this is for you. I hate when fragrance creators hype up a fragrance unless it is truly exceptional, which I beleive with my whole heart it is. I have around a 15 bottle perfume collection, and this is my favorite. Imagine wearing a fur coat during the winter and entering a 5 star hotel. That’s what this smells like. You get the right amount of vanilla, with a hint of lavender and, bourbon. I truly think it is the better version and what was meant to be of the original YSL libre. Perfection for the winter and fall. You will be the best smelling person in the room, if you don’t think so after smelling this perfume, please let me know so I know what perfume tops this one. If you are a female looking for something to seduce your crush or something crazy, I would tell you if it was actually available to get it. I regret not getting a second bottle of it. This is the fragrance you would actually get chased down with so be careful and stay safe. Also caution: I’ve noticed men go crazy with this like you will visibly see a reaction ifykim you didnt hear it from me. 5/5 perfume, I would say its criminal and greedy for YSL to make it limited edition.

Sweet, warm, powdery, floral, creamy, citrusy, bright, softly boozy, feminine, sensual, seductive, sexy, chic, classy, elegant, charming, whimsical, dreamy, captivating, delightful, luxe, radiant, luminous, sophisticated, alluring, inviting, cozy, comforting, soothing, versatile On me this opens with sweet, powdery, warm, and slightly boozy bourbon vanilla, delicately sweet and citrusy floral orange blossom, and aromatic and soothing lavender. As it dries down the rich and creamy ambery vanilla caviar intertwines with the other notes, and gives it a beautiful warm depth. It captivates and envelopes you in warm and luminous vanillas with effortlessly chic florals and whispers of boozy rum adding a luxe coziness. Absolutely gorgeous! As far as I’m concerned, Vanilla Couture is the best Libre period! It’s much smoother than the others, especially the OG. The Libres can come off somewhat screechy, especially in the opening because of the lavender. They did this one right as It’s also warmer, most likely due to the addition of 2 different vanillas and rum. To me it’s quite reminiscent of Burberry Goddess which I happen to love, so it’s certainly not a bad thing. Even though they are similar, I’m still very much enjoying having both in my collection! As for the Libres, honestly they’re all quite similar (although this one does stand out to me!), so if you don’t collect them then just go and try them out, and get your favorite (again, for me that’s Vanilla Couture!). This feels feminine to me, and suitable for women of all ages. I think it’s fitting for year round wear, although I’ll probably wear it the most during the fall, winter, and early spring. It’s suitable for all occasions from at home and casual, to work and/or school, to nights out and fancy occasions. For reference, some of my other favorite vanillas/gourmands include: Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, The Wedding Silk Santal, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, PDM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Celeste, Bianco Latte, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, JPG Classique Pin Up, YSL Black Opium Glitter, Black Opium Le Parfum, D&G The One Desire, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Phlur Heavy Cream, SDJ Summer é Amor, SDJ 39, SDJ 62, VS Vanilla Lace, VS Glitter Hustle, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Aspen Caramel Woods, Fireside Flurries

Pretty on paper, gorgeous on skin. This lasted and projected for 12 hours on my skin. I’m thoroughly confused by the skin scent and low performance claims. This is my favorite Libre. This smells exactly like they said it would... I can’t for the life of me figure out why people are disappointed that a reimagination of Libre smells like Libre. Huh?? Anyway, YSL told us we were getting a Libre with a gourmand edge. Heavier Vanilla and a touch of rum... that’s exactly what this is, and my goodness, it is stunning. The original Libre is well loved, although not for me, for its unflinching, unabashed lavender orange blossom blend, only slightly tamed by a dry reticent vanilla. As someone who loves a floral vanilla and likes the idea of this scent, I have found myself simultaneously underwhelmed and overwhelmed by the original, intense and parfum flankers. I have always wanted a more reserved lavender, a more refined orange blossom and a bolder, wilder, more free vanilla. Alas, I now have exactly that. This is the most beautiful presentation of vanilla in the line. YSL has brought its les vestaires approach to this note to this special edition of Libre, and I believe answered their question of “what if?” Oh, it’s just as glorious as you thought it’d be. Warm, sweet, rich, delectable, and addictive. And positioning it front and center was exactly the right thing to do. I did initially think it was very similar to the others, but this one really needs to be worn to be understood. She opens up on skin in such a beautiful way. The transformation will take longer in fabric, but it will get there. It’s as if after a dose of rum, the florals become relaxed and the vanilla comes alive, seductive, bold, and enticing. I’m loving this composition, and find it worth having. In Vanille Couture, Libre has matured. She’s grown tired of being wild and free and is now steeped in the quiet confidence that comes with age. She knows who she is. She’s done discovering, she’s done proving, she IS. Main Character energy, she doesn’t need to tell you in order for you to know.

The Libre flankers I tried over the last few years were all misses for me... but I'm in love with Vanille Couture!♡ The opening is a bit heavy for me and comes off a little smoky.. It needs time to settle down (maybe 10 minutes?), but as it does, it sweetens up significantly! I find that its only an issue if I spray my skin too directly (I prefer to lightly mist scents when I'm not testing them, but for tests I spray my arm pretty directly) It gets better and better the longer its worn ♡ The rich vanilla and rum are a delight! They define the fragrance; sweet and boozy at its heart~ The lavender is subtle enough to not cause me headaches! (its a tricky note for me) The overall impression is admittedly similar to Burberry Goddess, but the lavender fades away faster and Vanille Couture is more gourmand! Its a smooth and creamy sweetness similar to that of Black Opium Le Parfum, but with more warmth and spice~ I love both perfumes this reminds me of, so I have no complaints! ^^/ For me, they have enough differences to enjoy all three for different occasions and they're not interchangeable if you love the scent profile! It also fills a similar niche for me as JPG Classique EDP (when I want to feel like a vintage showgirl), but less woody and a little less vintage feeling, making Vanille Couture more wearable for me~ Its a mature sweetness, and comes across as a grownup sultry scent... If Burberry Goddess is my daily/cozy choice, Libre Vanille Couture is the date night version! It evokes touseled hair, pouty lips, and smokey eyes.. A lady that expects to get what she wants~ This would be easiest to wear during cooler nights, as it could be too heavy in the heat.. Its definitely not an office fragrance! I'm so sad that this is limited edition.. I'll have to save up and collect a couple bottles for backup! Everything about the notes and the bottle are perfect for me ♡

Sweet, vanilla, white floral, lavender, citrusy, boozy, rum, luminous, feminine, sensual, seductive, sexy, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, alluring, tempting, intoxicating, addictive, intriguing, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens floral with aromatic lavender and sweet orange blossom. The heart blooms with rich bourbon vanilla and boozy rum which melts into a smooth and sensual vanilla caviar at the base that’s tinged with the lavender and orange blossom. This is absolutely gorgeous! This is what the OG Libre should have been! It’s less sharp and much smoother with the additional vanilla. This Vanilla Couture, Le Parfum, and the new Berry Crush are my favorites of the whole line! I expected that this would be my favorite alongside Le Parfum, but Berry Crush surprised me as I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it’s gorgeous too! Vanilla Couture obviously shares similarities with the others in the Libre line. I also am reminded of Burberry Goddess which to me is a less floral, and more fresh spicy vanilla. For reference, some of my favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, Coach Dreams Starlight, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries