Online beauty giant LookFantastic has launched a significant Black Friday price reduction on a cult favourite designer perfume, YSL Libre, cutting the price by a substantial 25%.
The popular fragrance, frequently described by shoppers as embodying 'luxurious vibes' and smelling of 'wealth', now costs just £54 for a 30ml bottle, down from its usual price of £72.
A Scent of Confidence and Luxury
YSL Libre is renowned for its complex and elegant scent profile. It opens with a bright burst of tangerine, nerphi and lavender, which then settles into a floral heart of jasmine sambac and orange blossom. The fragrance finishes with a warm and elegant base of white musks and vanilla, creating a long-lasting and sophisticated aroma.
The perfume has garnered a loyal following, amassing an impressive 11,302 five-star reviews on the LookFantastic website. Fans of other premium scents like Good Girl by Carolina Herrera, La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, and Sì by Giorgio Armani often find themselves drawn to YSL's creations, with Libre standing out as the one most consistently praised for smelling expensive.
Overwhelmingly Positive Shopper Reactions
Customer testimonials for the fragrance are filled with praise. One enamoured shopper shared, "Bought this after I tried a sample in the shop. Absolutely fell in love with it! Every time I wear it I get compliments and the longevity is amazing." They added that the scent is "divine" and praised its powerful yet not overpowering nature.
Another reviewer expressed their obsession, stating, "I’m obsessed with YSL Libre! I tried it once and instantly knew it was going to be that perfume for me." They highlighted its unique blend of fresh, floral, and warm notes, calling it "super feminine but with a bit of edge" and noting its exceptional staying power throughout the day.
In a humorous and memorable comment that has since circulated online, one fan quipped, "Smells of wealth. This is how I imagine women who have benefitted greatly from divorce smell."
Expert Opinion and Scent Considerations
The publication's own fragrance expert, Jada Jones, has personally tested YSL Libre. She confirms the popular sentiment, describing it as a perfume that "smells expensive." Jones elaborated, "It smells like wearing designer heels with a signature bag slung off your arm. This is a scent that instils a sense of confidence and always makes me stand a little taller."
While the majority of reviews are glowing, the fragrance's distinctive character may not be for everyone. One critical reviewer noted that they found it "overpowering and too mature," acknowledging its longevity while stating the musky floral notes were not to their personal taste. For those wishing to accentuate a particular note, such as the vanilla, experts suggest layering the perfume with a complementary scented body lotion.
The offer, which was highlighted on November 27, 2025, presents a timely opportunity for fragrance enthusiasts to acquire a bottle of this celebrated scent at a discounted price in the lead-up to the holiday season.
