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

A couple of days ago I went to my local perfume store wanting to test this perfume before purchasing it for my wedding day. However, the bottle was completely empty, so I tested 4 other perfumes. I went outside and waited for them to develop - and although all of them were fantastic and are definitely perfumes I’d like to own some day, they weren’t ‘the one’. My heart was still dead set on this one, even though I could only smell the head of the bottle - and it smelled divine. After some careful consideration I decided to purchase it blindly - how different can it be from any other Libre perfume? I received it today and spritzed it only once - after all, it’s supposed to be the scent for the wedding. I love Libre Intense, it’s just the perfect scent IMO. I adore Burberry Goddess, although I prefer the intense version of that one, too. However, this one is a very specific blend of those two perfumes. I wouldn’t call it revolutionary by any means, it has the same Libre DNA that is spread across all versions, but this one has that kind of warmth, coziness and depth in a non-intrusive way Libre Intense (my favourite of them all) doesn’t have. The vanilla becomes more prominent after 20 mins and exactly then is when this perfume shines. I’m beyond happy I listened to my intuition and purchased this perfume. It’s phenomenal. I can’t wait to wear it. Even though I enjoy layering different perfumes and I honestly thought I might do that this time as well, Vanille Couture is good on its own. Nothing needs to be added or taken away.

I was determined that I’d love the original Libre and bought that on a whim - big mistake. It was almost too cloying on me that it made me sick. My SA had me try all the other flankers and I did not liked them. She then introduced me to the EDT and I fell in love with the white flower accords that I ended up wearing it almost daily. Enter the Libre Vanille Couture. When it was first released, I heard a lot of raves about how good it smells but wasn’t convinced that it’ll be any different from the OG one. My SA was excited to have me try it in the store, and I truly ended up falling in love with it. I am usually not a vanilla scent kind of girl, but the bourbon vanilla in this one hits differently. It smells rich and almost gourmand, but not in a cloying way. The dry down on my skin gave me a warm and sweet lingering scent, almost reminds me of the Black Opium Over Red. I bought it immediately and when I wore it on me for the first time on a night out, a close friend complimented on how good I smelled for the whole night. This really meant a lot to me as she never understood why I needed to splurge on expensive perfumes, and never agreed on my taste for them. This also has super longevity (7-10 hours) and great projection, I’m contemplating getting a second bottle for when I run out as this is a limited edition release.

At this point I’m convinced YSL has a secret underground lab where they cackle while designing flankers that bully the poor OG Libre into irrelevance. Every time they say “new Libre,” you know something fabulous is in store. We already survived Libre Intense, which came for our wallets. We barely recovered from Le Parfum, which came for our souls. Flowers & Flames lit our bank accounts on fire and I personally still said thank you. And now? You’d think, "It's just another vanilla.” WRONG. This vanilla side-eyes all the other vanillas. Burberry Goddess? La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude? Mon Guerlain Intense? Sweet... very pretty, but... Vanille Couture is the CEO of Vanilla. She’s the patent holder. She’s the one teaching masterclasses titled How to Be Delicious Without Smelling Like a Cookie. Other vanillas are pretty linear, but this one struts, morphs, flexes, and then does a hair-flip in slow motion. It’s rich, it’s textured, it’s grown, it’s glamorous. YSL has officially mastered the art of releasing flankers so good they make the original look like a rough draft. Vanille Couture is a stunning, luxurious vanilla with excellent longevity and moderate sillage. Instant love! P.S. People should stop saying that YSL copies Burberry Goddess, when OG Libre came out 4 years before BG.

It’s just OK. I own the intense version and wanted to try this version. What I get is citrus, lavender followed by sweet vanilla. The vanilla is nice but seems at odds with the opening The dry down is nice, but on my skin it didn’t last as long as the sample of the OG Libre that I’d sprayed on the other hand. Ordered the vanille version, cancelled the order and ordered the OG instead as on me that has better sillage and longevity. Update 1: bought it again and it is still just OK. It still isn’t a long lasting scent, the first few minutes are powerful but then it dries down to a skin scent very quickly and the vanilla is faint compared to the vanilla is the Black Opium Le Parfum. I have the Libre Intense and I find the vanilla in that perfume is more potent. Update 2. I am getting lovely whiffs of the vanilla throughout the day. I wish that the dry down of vanilla, rum and orange blossom made an appearance earlier. This perfume has taken me on a journey from bitter lavender to anaemic jasmine to (eventually) intimate boozy vanilla. This is so good that I bought a second bottle.

I don’t own any perfumes from the Libre line but i love vanilla & got fomo so i just decided to blind buy it after reading many reviews. I’m not a big fan of the original or intense as they pull extremely masculine & screechy on me. I know it was a me problem because when my friends wear it, it smells divine on them. Took the risk & ordered it as there are not much bottles left floating around. It was a love at first spray for me. Finally a Libre that smells good on me! The lavender is not screechy, it’s sweet, so yummy but not in the gourmand sense. It smells so feminine & fresh but with a sweetness that ties everything so perfectly together. It still has the Libre dna but much more refined in my opinion. This is very mass appealing & i totally get the hype. Sometimes though i do notice it gets a TOUCH of masculine on me but not to the point of concern honestly. Smells so so good when it warms up on skin, i find it way more special & intriguing. Edit- Since falling in love with this, i have decided to re sniff the Libre line & in all honesty Le Parfum is amazing too 😮💨

LOOOOVVVE this one! I bought it at Sephora because it just came out today. By the time I left they only had one bottle remaining. I'm so bummed it's a limited edition! I might have to buy another bottle for backup. This fragrance is smooth, warm, and alluring, but not in a way that's overwhelming if you're in the car or elevator with someone wearing it. It's not overpowering or dark or spicy. It's the type of fragrance I'd want to wear if I were going out for date night, or to a fancy gala in a black velvet dress. But it also works as an everyday fall/winter scent because there's a sultry softness to it. There is a clean citrus vibe upon initial spray, followed by the signature orange blossom and deliciously NON-gourmand vanilla caviar that lingers. The vanilla is sophisticated and not overly sweet. I have been wearing it now for a few hours and I'm absolutely loving the dry down. It just smells expensive and the rum turns the vanilla more complex. Sexy. The longer it lingers on my skin, the more I love it.

if you haven't yet found a libre that works for you (if the lavender has been too loud in every one of the 35 flankers, but you'd love to love it like everyone else does).... this might be the one that does (at least it is for me). the lavender has moved over and made room for a boozy vanilla and heady, plump orange blossoms. round of applause for the Libre team, please!! it is different from the intense. the boozy vanilla is *everything*. everyone is obsessed with the dry down, and its fine - lavender and vanilla. its the opening & middle that are the stars for me. I actually wish the opening lasted longer because of how addictive it is. it is somewhat reminiscent of Burberry Goddess, but to me actually more so Rare (from rare beauty). Theyre similar, but I prefer Rare quite a bit. the general combination of that sent profile with Libre DNA is 10/10, no notes. between the scent and the beautiful bottle, they really hit the mark with this release. glad to have been able to grab it.

I remember buying libre intense when it first came out, and I would receive compliments from EVERYONE. Then it became so overly popular and I stopped, and switches to the le parfum version. Years later i returned to the le parfum, and when wearing it, It started to be super cloying and off putting on my skin! So I gave it to my mom. The original was too fresh/sharp/clean smelling. If I had to Pick between the line as someone who has owned all there, I would chose the intense, as the le parfum makes me nauseuos. After trying this, I knew i had to have it. It still has the libre dna, but with added Vanilla. And that stickyness/honey syrupy note is gone, but it still has the lavender and orangeblossom libre dna. This Perfume made me love libre again. Normally I would wait for a dupe, but I have tried so many and nobody really does the libre dna like YSL. I always find Them to be cloying or off putting. Especially the zara dupe and its flankers. Ended up giving then away every time.

Firstly, it is now very overpriced because it's a limited edition and sold out at most retailers, which is a shame because this vanilla is unique to me. In the opening, I notice a vibrant freshness from the orange blossom paired with warm vanilla. After a couple of hours, the orange blossom softens and blends seamlessly with the rum's boozy depth and richness, with the vanilla providing a constant glow as the scent dries down, and a hint of calming lavender mingles throughout. As usual with the LIBRE line, it's very potent: one spray goes a long way, filling a room and lasting for hours. It becomes your aura until it gradually fades. I'm so glad I bought this when it was newly released, compared to the prices I see now. I truly hope YSL makes this a permanent part of their LIBRE flankers, as I see nothing but positive reviews about it, and now it's hard to get your hands on. I'll make mine last as long as possible while I wait for that to become a reality.

I’ve explored almost the entire Libre line because I wanted to love it, but only the OG truly worked with my chemistry, instantly transporting me to the bold perfumes of the mid-80s. Everything else felt close, yet not quite right. That changed when I tried Libre Vanille Couture. From the first spray, I knew I’d found the one. In the mid-90s I went through several bottles of Kasmir, and Vanille Couture’s vanilla DNA immediately brought it back to me. This isn’t a sugary, gourmand vanilla, it’s a warm, spicy, oriental vanilla that wraps itself effortlessly around the orange blossom. The lavender, often too assertive in the rest of the line, becomes softer here, more refined, perfectly blended rather than dominant. It’s elegant, sensual, and unmistakably nostalgic without feeling dated. Sadly, being a limited edition means one thing: this is a scent worth stocking up on while we still can.

This one's gorgeous. I own Libre Le Parfum, and Vanille Couture is very much like that, but with...*drum roll*...extra sexy vanilla! (shocking, right?) If you want to take the edge off of the lavender in the other Libre flankers, you may like this one since the vanilla rounds it out. Just keep in mind that VC is bold, and better as a classy pick for cold weather. After trying this, I was about to sulk and whine about how I wished I would've waited to buy this flanker instead of Le Parfum... until I realized this smells nearly identical to my Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Essence de Parfum (obviously swapping the lavender for orange, but holy cow, the result is very much the same IMO - anyone else think so?) So, I'm good! I don't need Vanille Couture after all, lol. But do I love her? Absolutely. If she's still around after I run out of my Essence de Parfum, I'll grab a bottle.

Just my luck that this is a limited edition because I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one. I already loved the original Libre but don't feel that I can wear it for all occasions or settings. I'm in the habit of trying on fragrances in the store and having my husband smell them when I come home. He will smell my wrist, and usually say something like "Oh, I like that one." or "Maybe" (meaning he doesn't really like it). I came home wearing Libre Vanille Couture and didn't even make it through the house before he said "Hey, what's that perfume? That REALLY smells good." That's the only time he has done that, and he did so based solely on the sillage and without my asking. I kept smelling this on my write... so addictive. It lasted into the next morning before I showered. I hope they consider continuing this beyond being a limited edition. I'd hate to run out.

I love this. I’m really sad it was limited edition and that I didn’t buy a backup bottle. At first it was the only Libre I owned - I’d only smelled the others in stores and I thought they all smelled similar enough but art getting samples or travel sized of the OG and a couple other flankers, they definitely are different enough to own together and this one is still by far my favorite! This one is definitely more vanilla forward, smoother and more wearable for me. This one is heavy on the vanilla and just a lovely scent. Great projection and lasts literally all day on my skin. After about 4-5 hours the projection is gone and its a more intimate scent but still very present. And it lasts on clothes all day. I’ve worn it even in warmer winter days here in FL though it may be overpowering on a really hot humid summer day.

I'm honestly sad about this release because it's finally a Libre I LOVE and of course it has to be a limited (?) edition. I tried all of the previous versions, some were nicer than others but I always struggled with the aggressive laundry detergent/fabric softener aspect. And I actually enjoy anything marketed as fresh laundry scented. But apart from the bottle (which is a classic imo) this line was always a let down. Enter Vanille Couture. The og composition is still there but dialled way down. The vanilla and sweetness is turned up, just south of cloying. It's kinda fleeting which is probably not a bad thing - smelling this sweet vanilla all day long would be too much for my taste. Anyway, it is finally what I expected the Le Parfum to be like. Big love.

I love it. This is my first ever full bottle purchase from the YSL Libre line. It’s the perfect vanilla scent for anyone who resists smelling like a scoop of vanilla ice cream all day. The vanilla note is present but it does not overpower the other notes; which will makes this a scent to beat for the ladies who want to smell detectible (vanilla forward) but still put together (clean white floral) I really wish they made this a fixed fragrance! This is the only vanilla scent I’ll ever use for the rest of my life. I understand the other reviews saying you can replicate this scent by mixing other perfumes. But if you don’t have those perfumes (which can be expensive) and want a classy, well-balanced vanilla scent, then this is the one to get!