An Insight into Dialect’s Aromatic Reverence Perfume: A High-Quality YSL Libre Dupe

French designer Yves Saint Laurent established his eponymous fashion label more than 60 years ago in 1962 and is widely regarded as one of the last century’s most prominent creators.

In 1964, he released a line of perfumes, starting with the launch of the product Y in collaboration with perfumer Jean Amic. In the decades since, the range has expanded to incorporate numerous top-selling scents, many of which have become modern classics. Products are renowned for their intensity, and for including strong ingredients, from black coffee and spices to amber and leather. YSL scents are also known for being luxurious, sensual and creative, as well as, typically, complex in their make-up.

The first male fragrance, Pour Homme, entered the market in 1971 with the designer himself posing naked for the advertising campaign. Six years later, the brand released Opium, a name which provoked more controversy. In September 2014, award-winning Black Opium, blending black coffee and patchouli and created by four different master perfumers, came along.

A closer look at YSL Libre

Launched in 2019, Libre from YSL is a fragrance designed for women which takes its name from the French word for freedom – a key ethos of the brand, incorporating the freedom to be yourself and live life on your own terms without compromise. As global fragrance ambassador for the brand Dua Lipa said at the time of the launch: “We live by our own rules.” Libre was created by master perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm.

This floral Eau de Parfum combines orange blossom flowers from Morocco with the bold aromas of French lavender. While the latter has traditionally been more closely associated with fragrances for men, here it’s given a feminine twist that is all YSL’s own.

Why do YSL Fragrances tend to be expensive?

The experience of owning a product from a high-end fashion house with a glamorous appeal such as Yves Saint Laurent isn’t a cheap one. You’re paying, after all, for the quality of the ingredients and the reputation of the brand, which means there’s a perceived value beyond that of the scent alone. At the same time, the price tag is also down to the sophisticated packaging and marketing campaigns, which contribute to the feeling of exclusivity around the products.

Finally, YSL works with well-known perfumers to create elegant, unique scent compositions and, again, this doesn’t come cheap.

There is an alternative…

Duplicate or dupe scents recreate the aroma of a designer brand at a fraction of the price tag of the original, without sacrificing quality. They’re not fakes or rip-offs. Manufacturers of these products save money by not using the large marketing or advertising budgets of the leading names in perfume, plus they don’t have costly celebrity endorsements.

Check out Aromatic Reverence from Dialect Fragrances

If you’re researching YSL Libre dupes, take a closer look at Aromatic Reverence from Dialect Fragrances. This YSL Libre perfume dupe, inspired by the original, costs just £29 for a 50ml Eau de Parfum bottle, compared with the far higher recommended retail price of £97. Yet you get the same sense of limitless freedom as you do from the real thing.

Expect base notes of intense vanilla, dry cedar wood, deep amber gris and white musk. These are followed by fresh, sensual jasmine and orange blossom. Finally, top notes of mandarin orange, lavender and blackcurrant complete the sensory experience.

What our reviewers say

Julie F says:

“Unlike my expensive brands, Dialect lasts so much longer, and I've had so many compliments too!”

Meanwhile, Janice had this to say:

“I bought the samples in case I didn’t like the smell. But I liked it very much. Will order larger ones.”

Finally, Rowen C commented:

“Such a gorgeous perfume! I’ve been looking for a signature scent for months and this must be it.”

Why buy from Dialect?

There are numerous reasons to buy your YSL perfume dupe from us. We believe everyone should have affordable access to quality scents, made from premium ingredients. And that’s what we offer, with no compromise on standards and insistence on the highest ethical ethos. All our perfumes are made in the southern French town of Grasse, where there’s an established fragrance industry.

What’s more, we have a no-nonsense approach to returns. Return or exchange any 50ml product with which you’re not fully satisfied within 30 days of receiving your order for a refund. Payment is guaranteed to be secure, while shipping is free if you spend at least £49 with us; orders are dispatched within 24 hours.

Finally, we’ve always got special deals on perfume bundles or one-off offers, for example for Valentine’s Day. Browse full range of perfumes and aftershaves today and contact us with any queries.