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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Fearn

This cult scent is one of the most popular perfumes of 2024—here's why I'm adding it to my shopping list

A woman crossing the road holding a YSL tote bag.

There's no doubt: YSL Libre is probably one of the most popular perfumes of our time. In 2024, it's not often you come across a designer fragrance that still feels cool and exclusive—but Yves Saint Lauren Libre does is expertly.

After seeing it pop up on my TikTok feed more than a handful of times in recent months, I wanted to get to the bottom of the hype and give it a go myself. Sure, it is housed in a chic bottle and appeals to all of the cool fashion girls, but can the fragrance itself really be as good as people imply? And I figured I can't be the only person wondering this. While YSL Libre does have somewhat of a luxury price tag, with Black Friday perfume deals delivering, Libre just got a whole lot more affordable—and after wearing it, I can confirm it is one of the best beauty purchases you can make this week. Trust me, this is what makes YSL Libre one of the best perfumes out there...

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