Libre by Yves Saint Laurent

Absolutely masculine. Lavander rules over everything else. Just remembering it puts me in a bad mood.

Exquisite, elegant, and as feminine as it gets. It’s not tiring; it’s sweet without being cloying and floral without being overwhelming… It’s perfect. If you prefer something sweeter, go for the Intense version.

I liked Libre from the start. It’s brilliant, a little provocative, sensual, bold, and magnetic. Definitely for those who enjoy being at the centre, shining and conquering with independence and charisma. For the compliments, this perfume takes first place, among both men and women. The longevity and trail are excellent.

It’s a delicate fragrance. I bought it blindly based on the notes to vary my routine, as I always use L’Interdit. I must say that Libre isn’t my style; I’m not a fan of this scent. Perhaps it is elegant and versatile, but it is extremely linear, with a vintage aroma, somewhat dull… For me, the trail is low; no matter how much I spray it, yet it lasts several hours (I imagine mainly on clothes), as I occasionally catch a whiff during the day.

It’s a slightly sweet fragrance, but its jasmine and lavender notes really stand out. It lasts about five hours. It’s a toilet water and I recommend it: it’s the scent of an elegant, well-mannered, radiant woman who leaves a mark, who falls and rises a thousand times. That is her aroma.

Everyone recommended it to death, but when I tested it on blotter paper, I was hugely disappointed. I was looking for lavender, something different, but the citrus notes suffocated me. Perhaps it works on skin, but on paper it’s a definite no for me.

Very boring, I’m fed up with it. It gave me nothing; I felt insipid, blending in like a beige stain. Plus, so many people wear it that there’s nothing to set you apart.

I get the feeling that anyone who wants to smell rich automatically thinks of this; it’s elegant without being cloying. It gives me a sense of calm. What I detect most is lavender with a hint of countryside or woods.

Unexpected elegance. I bought it blindly by Juan López Becerril and he got it right again. Libre opens with soft, non-overpowering lavender, mixed with bigarade blossom and bitter mandarin peel, very sophisticated. The jasmine adds a refined floral touch. As it dries down, the musk gives that clean note with an almost imperceptible whisper of vanilla. It’s unisex and perfect for the office. If you want to smell different and surprise, this is one of those. Singular and distinctive from Tom Ford. Note: 9/10.

I’m super under the weather; the only thing I picked up was fresh, slightly creamy, and smelling of Rinso detergent. I don’t understand the hype. I’ll wait until I’m better to smell it again.

I love this, I hope it never runs out! At first it smells incredibly cheap, like something you’d wear to pick someone up on a Friday night before going out dancing. But within five minutes it transforms and gets better. I don’t know why, perhaps because it just stops smelling ‘cheap’. It’s not my usual style, but it makes me feel beautiful thanks to the compliments I receive, and I adore that.

I’m surprised no one notices it’s identical to Prada L’Homme, one of my favourites and totally unisex. The way it floats in the air is exactly the same. I could buy this instead of Prada, especially given the price and because it’s hard to find.

Lavender, lavender and more lavender. I love it, but I agree it could pass as unisex. To me it seems a sophisticated floral and slightly sweet.

I went to try it and my boyfriend gave it a 7.25. He says the floral touch is very noticeable. To me it smells like an elegant woman, although I’m not sure if it’s entirely suitable for my age… I’m in my twenties.