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Woody · 2026

Libre Santal Couture

by Yves Saint Laurent
Rating3.5 ★ 207 votes
GenderWomen
Year2026
Price$$$$Designer
WoodyLavenderWhite Floral
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
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Molecule 04 Escentric Molecules
89% match
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Voile d'Ocre Yves Rocher
88% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
3 notes
topfirst impression
Lavender
heartthe character
Orange Blossom
basethe foundation
Sandalwood

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
56
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
29
intimateenormous
Price value27
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean35
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
WoodyLavenderWhite FloralPowderyWarm SpicyAromaticCitrusFresh Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Woody
Lavender
White Floral
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
15%
moderate
38%
long lasting
41%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
30%
moderate
53%
strong
17%
Season
spring
9%
summer
5%
fall
50%
winter
36%
Time of day
day
49%
night
51%
Gender
female
26%
more female
19%
unisex
48%
more male
6%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
25%
overpriced
44%
ok
27%
good value
2%
great value
2%

Smells similar

by scent profile
89% match
Molecule 04 Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules
woodybalsamic
89% match
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness Penhaligon's
Penhaligon's
white floralsoapy
88% match
Santal Blond Atelier Materi
Atelier Materi
woodywarm spicy
88% match
Voile d'Ocre Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher
woodybalsamic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

LavenderOrange Bloss…Sandalwood
topheartbase

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The Libre line

10 versions
Original2019Libre
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Warm Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2020Intense
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Woody
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2022Le Parfum
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Woody
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2021Eau de Toilette
More Floral, Fresh
Less Woody
Projects more
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2023L Absolu Platine
More Aldehydic, Fresh
Less Woody
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2024Flowers Flames
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Woody
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Libre Santal Couture are woody and lavender. It opens with Lavender, reveals Orange Blossom at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn, day or night.

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