Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine (YSL) was released in 2023, a flanker to the best-selling original. An amber floral with notes of aldehydes, bergamot, mandarin orange, lavender, blue lavender, orange blossom, vanilla and amber. It is an eau de parfum, edp.
From YSL - "Libre L'Absolu Platine is a flanker to the original Libre, which includes a white lavender accord, reminiscent of the coolness of ice, thus enhancing the interplay between lavender and orange blossom, the defining essences of the line.
The fragrance opens with a bold combination of aldehydes and invigorating citrus notes like bergamot and mandarin, setting a vibrant and fresh tone. This is followed by the heart of orange blossom, lavishly embracing the "masculine" diva lavender and the refreshing essence of cool and pear-like white lavender. The final layer offers a seductive allure with the inclusion of sensual ambergris and the sweet, balsamic tones of vanilla."
Fragrantica - "t is a stylish quite unique creation, not much in common with the other versions..it is blended in such a delicate and crafted way..I detect some orangey notes, very little lavender , and the drydown has a hint of sweetness..it has a clean undertone but not the dreadful dryer sheet type, all rounded with edges here and there of orange blossom and amber..so happy to have it, it is very distinctive..."
Fragrantica - "Suddenly outside I smelled something so beautiful, so warm, delicate, elegant scent to the point I went back and bought it. The dry down of this parfum is superior to many other designers parfums and it’s stunning. The dry down is vanilla (not the super sweet juvenile vanilla and not the cooking vanilla ) a delicate expensive vanilla blended nicely with lavender and a little hint of orange blossom. The scent is more niche quality, warm , pleasant and calming. This scent (dry down) really makes me think at an elegant well put together 1990 actress dressed with a wool sweater, mini skirt and leather elegant boots with a superb hairstyle. The dry down of this parfum is memorable . Try it on your skin and wait till u are outside!!"
