Floral Lavender

For Those Who Live by Their Own Rules

To bear the Yves Saint Laurent label is to be elegant, androgynous, and original. But above all, it implies a sense of being free, unencumbered by expectations and self-imposed constraints.

It’s in this very spirit that the powerful, gender-bending YSL Libre Eau de Parfum (the fragrance that inspired Dossier’s Floral Lavender) was introduced — a scent for those who lead lives of their own design. And indeed, the luxury perfume that inspired Floral Lavender is the fragrance of freedom. Freedom to express yourself. Freedom to choose. Freedom to live life to the fullest.

The luxury perfume that Floral Lavender is inspired by makes an impressive first impression with a warm, sparkling curtain of citrus. Top notes include mandarin orange, blackcurrant, and lavender, while the heart notes are orange blossom and jasmine. The scent begins herbaceous but transitions into a lovely musk with notes such as Madagascar vanilla, ambergris accord, and cedarwood oil. The overall scent is pleasant, and a touch lighter than most florals.

But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this fragrance lies in its stubborn refusal to conform to gender-specific olfactory conventions. And certainly, it wouldn’t be fair to call the luxury perfume that Floral Lavender is inspired by a purely feminine fragrance. No, there’s more to it than that. There is just something extremely sensual about the marriage of masculine lavender and feminine orange blossom absolute that, in the end, makes for a fragrance that’s really neither for him nor for her. It’s a soft, androgynous scent that straddles the line between two extremes: less intense than a gourmand and more muted than a chypré. Women looking for something less sweet and sharp will love the luxury perfume that Floral Lavender is inspired by, while men with an affinity for fougère notes will find it inexplicably appealing.

This is a powdery, sensual, and floral fragrance that lasts for upwards of eight hours from one spritz. And much like a pair of classic diamond studs, the luxury perfume that Floral Lavender is inspired by is a fragrance that can be worn just about anywhere and at any time. We find it perfect for a night at the club, while also being appropriate for a more conservative daytime activity like work or a meeting.

The luxury fragrance that Floral Lavender is inspired by is available in two concentrations, an Eau de Parfum and a lighter, cleaner Eau de Toilette. The perfume also comes in a pretty three-piece gift set featuring a full-size Eau de Parfum, a travel-size Eau de Parfum, and a nourishing body balm. Also available is an Intense Eau de Parfum, a flanker to the original that adds even more power and sensuality.

YSL Libre is a fresh, luxurious, and innovative perfume for the mind, body, and soul. Definitely one of our favorites. If you’re in the mood for something just as pleasant, with well-composed notes and unique character, consider Dossier’s Floral Lavender. Intriguing, joyful, and warm, our dupe perfume is gender-free and doesn’t compromise on the scent. It’s a replica of the original YSL Libre that pushes the bounds of sensuality, creating a scent that evokes raw confidence, beauty and sophistication.