I know, but I love them. They make me feel girly, happy, bubbly. It's a big deal for me because I suffer from depression. I don't know if this makes sense, but that's how I feel..🤷♀️🤷 They not only make me happy, the familiar stuff give me comfort.
I totally concur with the happy feeling one gets from tuberose/white floral fragrances. I, too, have severe and chronic depression, and wearing these scents do brighten my day. It’s a simple kindness you can do for yourself, even if you can’t do much else on a given day.
Same. I also have depression and perfumes just make me feel happy. Even if it's just for a few minutes it makes a difference. Also talking about them with other ppl like you guys is so much fun!
I am loving the versatility of Prada Paradoxe. It’s somehow ambery yet also fresh and transparent. The more I wear it, the more addictive I find it. I especially love how it smells about 20-30 minutes after spraying. It’s sparkling, neroli, sweet jasmine goodness. x
I know a lot of people have been saying Prada Paradoxe is a bit unoriginal, but there's just something about it that really draws me in. I can't stop smelling it and I will probably have to buy myself a bottle in the next few days. It lasts really long on me and the projection is insane.
Prada paradoxe is my fav, I’ve tried loving libre intense but I always come back to Prada when I’m going anywhere I wanna be noticed. Love the scent so much
DAMN 💀 I love Born in Roma and I don’t get ANYTHING you mentioned, maybe like a VERY background dark fruit, but me and everyone around me smells mainly bourbon vanilla when it’s on my skin. So crazy how different our noses/body chemistry can make fragrances
L’Interdit was my first full bottle of perfume that I bought! When I smelled it I KNEW I had to get my hands on it. It smelled familiar but also incredibly distinguished, refined, and even a little sexy! It’s my signature scent, I feel so expensive when I wear it.
I love born in a roma, not at all juvenile to me, just super feminine. Get the most compliments when I wear it🥰🥰. I have Libre Intense on today, it's super cozy, chic and sexy for sure. Lifts my mood in the rainy Seattle weather 🤩
There is something a bit different about Prada Paradoxe that I absolutely love and can't pin it down. I think it's similar to some yes but there's just something about it that draws me in. Maybe more vanilla? Idk but I just love it over all the others. Except the new Libre Le Parfum. That one is so intoxicating and sexy. I didn't like the other flankers but this one is a bit sweeter, less lavender, and has spice. Loved this video as always! Prada and Libre are going to be in my top pics for sure
Agreed.. I didn't particularly like L'Interdit or some of the others, but Prada Paradoxe just made me immediately fall in love with it. And it seems to last so long, the projection is also really good..
I sprayed My Way on me and it was like a perfume monster awakened within me . All I wanted was to buy it. Safe to say I haven't loved a perfume like this since Coco Mademoiselle 💙
Saame. And also, I’m a little surprised she didn’t include it in the bubble gum category. It smells exactly like pink bubble gums on me and I don’t mind it cause it’s very girly and fresh and long lasting.
You are so right and the way you grouped the perfumes together makes so much sense. Unfortunately none of these are my jam but I appreciate the fact that some are more well blended and better quality than others. 💕
I only recently got into white florals and I’m loving them. I ended up getting a travel spray of My Way - it’s happy, bright, and a dumb reach for daytime, but I really want to try some of the flankers for L’Interdit and Libre. You may be seeing ads for My Way everywhere but I’m seeing the fragrance community go crazy for Born in Roma - and it’s just way too sweet and vanilla for me. I got a sample of Rouge Malachite on your recommendation and adore it. I’m also loving Alien - I honestly don’t think I had ever smelled it until I looked for a sample. I’ve been collecting all kinds of sandalwoods and now all kinds of white florals.
My favourites are So Scandal! and Libre Intense. I find So Scandal! quite special within the sweet tuberose scent range with its lovely rasperry milk note.
I've smelled my way in a sample & to my surprise, I liked it & I'm planning to get for spring ! My cousin didn't like how sweet & candy like it is , I feel joyful & bright vibes smelling it, and it has a wide aura
This is a very helpful content since some fragrances are really similar and you do not need both. I hope this content continues for other scent profiles, too.
Jus De Rose 🌹! Another great video as usual! I wanted you to know that you have become such a comfort youtuber for me, as silly as it sounds. Just learning about fragrance, the feeling they bring, their notes, when/where to wear them, on top of your beautiful accent brings a smile to my face any time you upload! I’m now starting to really get into fragrance, and I thank you for that! ❤🌹
Ohhh that's so incredibly kind of you to say. I feel like I've been in a bit of a content funk recently and your comment makes me smile and motivates me to create more. Thank you so much for the support ❤️❤️
Is it My Way in the dry down too? I sprayed on my arm in store, and upon first applying, I completely got the My Way and even some l'interdit vibes, but the dry down was waaay sweeter than my way. Almost too heavy. I'm not sure if that was the musk or the amber, or something else. I don't remember if I only applied it on my skin or if it behaves that way on clothes too? If anyone knows how it is on fabric vs skin, please let me know ✨
I don't understand why My Way its not in the bubblegummy category when it's so strong on the tuberose. Then Prada Paradoxe imo also vibes with a very similar DNA with a more variety on the white florals. I guess everyone's sense of smell is different
I love musky smells, the type that enhances your natural scent. Perfect for those days you don’t want to smell like anything specific (coconut, vanilla, lavender etc), but rather your skin but better. Born in Roma I consider to be on the musky side, a richer scent and not extremely sweet. Can be used for daytime and nighttime. It’s warm and you can notice the woody undertones, with the lightest touch of vanilla. It definitely blends well with your skin oils. Born in Roma and Paradoxe are my favorites, although I prefer Paradoxe. I fell in love when I tried Paradoxe, because it’s a smell all women lean towards at a certain point. We’ve smelled it in the past and we love it, but this is a different, fresher and modern take. It smells delicious, almost the reaction you get when you smell a dessert you want to eat. And trust me, men will want to eat you too lol. This is precisely the sweet smells men love, because it evoques femininity. I consider this to be well made, and it’s been a while since I smelled something this yummy. It’s floral, warm with hints of amber, a little touch of citrus, vanilla gives the “yummy” aspect and of course, the musky touch gives that natural, skin like smell. This is all I love in an everyday, signature perfume. I tested it in my arm and as soon as I entered another store, the salesgirl stopped me to ask me what perfume I was wearing cuz it smelled delicious. I said to her the name and that I have only sprayed it in my arm, she couldn’t believe it. Paradoxe and Born in Roma are my vibe, and if you’re into these kinds of smells, you’ll love them!
Thank you and please do more of these videos. I cannot test all perfumes where I live and usually get my friends/family to bring them for me when they travel, so most of them are blind buys. I’ve ended up with a few similar perfumes 😢
Im not a Prada snob just to clarify, that being said I sprayed Prada Paradoxe on my coat sleeve at Sephora to smell the new release and the entire week later when I put the same coat on I kept wondering what that nice scent was around me the entire time and later remembering what it was. So I just slightly disagree, I think the perfume actually has a very nice longevity, on clothes at least.
For sure fragrances last way longer on clothes (that's the case with all fragrances) because fibre helps lock in the fragrance better than skin. So if you like the scent and want to smell it all day definitely spray on clothes
Extremely useful video!! Great idea to compare fragrances that are in the same category and people might be wondering which one to go for. (To me the answer is always, whatever smells best to the wearer, obviously, but it's great to have some guidance in case someone is buying perfume as a gift or is very indecisive). I hope you do it for other categories in case you find enough perfumes that smell similar!
Great video! 🤩 I love the libre line! I have the le Parfum version for the sweet vanillin feel with a prominent lavender note but, really, the OG is my favourite with that heavy dose of lavender -makes it so unique and so different from all the sickly sweet white florals in the market right now. But yes, L’interdit is a classic - I mean Givenchy did it first (?) and did it very very well! Probably the only sweet white floral I’ll keep in my collection
My top three from this category of fragrances are: Givenchy L’Interdit (which I save for special occasions) YSL Libre Le Parfum (good for work or going to appointments, etc. It also makes an effortless transition to a night time fragrance with an additional spritz at the end of the day. And, lastly, I use Twilly by Hermes as a good daily fragrance. The addition of ginger as a top note and sandalwood in the base makes this a little more unique and less monotonous. I have all the fragrances you reviewed. But, they were kind of a “gateway drug” for me, as I have now purchased Parle moi de Parfum “Gardens of India” and “Tubereuse Imperiale” by BDK.
me watching this video after having bought YSL Libre Intense and smiling proudly that I made a great choice. Absolutely love that perfume and it lasts a whole day on me with just like 3 sprays
I like My Way but something in it is sooo strong and overpowers everything I liked about it. I bought the travel size but won’t be upgrading. I love Prada Paradoxe. It’s everything I have been looking for in a fragrance. It’s soft, sparkling, feminine, uplifting, no sharpness, and a creamy beautiful dry down. It’s a perfect to me
I am very glad I found you - I agree on all counts. By the time we were at the end of your video I held my breath - will she take on Paradoxe as being common and generic - YES you did ! I have something to say about each one of them but you've already said it. I do want to give a shout out to your assessment of Valentino - Like the ORIGINAL Donna or not, it was such quality - and so unique at the time by introducing leather. (Some would say too old fashioned now and I get that.) And then they went the way of the world for the dollar - Voce Viva has no distinguishing quality - in layman's terms "blah." And such a good description of Born in Roma - a teenager scent and, believe it or not, just last week, my granddaughter and friend came over - saw my enormous collection and walked away with my travel size of Born in Roma - it was perfect for them at 12 years old. I'm going to look up your other videos. We don't have to agree on what our personal preference is to wear but if someone is going to claim to be a reviewer, at least they need to do more than recognize the notes - they need to understand quality. There is one reviewer I am going to complain about here without mentioning her name - she ALWAYS judges based on longevity and the price point. That's it. Please let me be the judge if I want to spend the money. Thank you again and yes, Libre Intense is wonderful.
Hi, could you please let me know who this reviewer is? I am actually interested in such a perspective, as I've come to find I have almost no satisfaction with scents that disappear quickly, and also because my budget is limited enough that I don't feel comfortable investing in a fleeting fragrance, even if it costs less...
The best that I have smelled is l'Interdit. Sophisticated, but still has a bit of sexyness. Got complimented by 2 guys on the same say when wearing it. Didn't smell Libre intense yet, but the Le Parfum version was too sweet and cloying for me, after a day especially. My way Intense made me have migraines, it was like a synthetic knock-off from l'Interdit. So Cloying. Haven't tried the OG yet. Dior Infinissime I also still have to try sample is in my cupboard. Someone put it also against My way OG and l'Interdit and said it was the best of them all.
I don’t usually like to buy flankers but those libre flankers do sound so appealing. And I love that paradoxe bottle. I am sure I will try it at some point.
@@jusderose it’s true and I do have some flankers I like. but more often than not I don’t need another similar scent profile in my collection. And so many flankers are just slight twists to the original. Even if I may like it better than the og if it serves the same purpose I don’t need it. If that makes sense. I mean I’m not a TH-camr and I don’t need 150 bottles. 🤣
there’s something about the dna of libre that i cannot get behind, so many people praise it and i just can’t help but thinking it smells like cleaning supplies, libre intense IS better, it smells less chemical but i’m not drawn to it
For me, personally, L’Interdit is more easy going from Paradoxe. Probably because I’m living in a tropical country? Paradoxe’s candy scent smells stronger and is too sweet for day time while L’Interdit just smells like fresh flowers, perfect for day time ❤️ Paradoxe is more appropriate for a night time fragrance, here in my place 😊
As I man, I really enjoy this fragrance style on woman. I have purchased some of these as gifts. My favorites from your list are Givenchy and YSL Libre. I recently smelled a sample of Memo Paris Marfa and super WOW!! I think you have mentioned it in the past. Any thoughts? I am thinking of it as a special gift for someone :)
Upgraded white floral, not bubblegummy tuberouse, super well blended. Wish it lasted and projected the same as Libre Intense. At least on my skin, also I tested a sample. Chef Kiss. Nothing groundbreaking but it doesn't need to. It will die in the coldest climates though... but nevertheless a solid signature scent
Marfa is a stunning tuberose. I'd say in a different league and more challenging than the ones I mentioned but a solid one to get from Memo. And the bottle... it's stunning!
Wow I think I like tuberose, I have L'interdit OG, My Way, Born in Rome and Libre OG...and I like all😏💖 and.. i don't know if I need Prada Paradoxe...I smelled and I like it but maybe I will get it when I finished my Way caused smelled very similar. Love Love your videos❤️🔥
This was incredibly helpful. I tend to gravitate towards these type of fragrances, but there are definitely so many options. Thanks so much for this video !!
I am like you with Libre Intense 🤣🤣🤣 I love both the original and the intense version... now with regards to Prada Paradox, agreed, not something unique, more like perfumery , but crows pleaser and actually is one of the most complimented fragrances i have recently worn. Thanks for this amazing list 🤩🤩
anyone who got My Way, is it suitable for someone in her early 20s? I like floral, fruity & gourmand fragrances. My fav perfume is Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Edp
I agree 100% with everything you have said. Don't own any of these fragrances, but the only one I can see myself possibly buying at some point is libre intense. I dont like the original Libre, but the dry down on the intense is really nice. My second pick of this list would be the Gyvenchy, but again after testing a few times, I feel like it is too generic and I personally like the rouge version of that fragrance a bit more, so that would be the one I would buy. As much as I tried, all the other fragrances mentioned are not for me. Love the concept of this video and would really like to see more videos of fragrances that are similar to each other and which one would you recommend.
For me Valentino Voce Viva and Libre intense really share the same DNA when i tried it on my skin instantly the scent took me to Voce Viva, Like them both♥️
Loved this video!! like to see more of these for sure! I have Libre edp and love it but I have ordered the intense!! can't wait to get it!! gorgeous line!!
I went to buy Librè and the idk if the tester was off or old but it smelled chemically. I tested a few other suggestions and fell in love with Prada Paradoxe Intense. The Paradox version sort of lacked character but there was something about the intense version.
You are so right they all are kind of the same. Fortunately I like this type of DNA. My favorite is My Way Intense and Jimmy Choo I want Choo and Voce Viva. I am not a lover of Born in Roma! Thank you great video. ❤
I own L'Interdit Noctornal Jasmine version and it's divine.. So is YSL libre.. both of which I love wearing.. I completely agree with you. Lovely video and very different form of classification... a thumbs 👍. Can I request a similar office set up with different settings 😀
@@jusderose For office setting.. like daily work lets say IT company or any formal corporate set up. which means its temperature controlled environment. Maybe some meeting at office or meetings which may require a short/long distance travel.. with different work wear. Weather conditions like summer and rainy days etc.. I'm now eager to learn your suggestions. 😇
I have a sample of Armani my way intense and it smells exactly like Dior j'adore infinissime. I have a rollerball of this and it's one of my favourite Perfumes. I am curious to see how Prada Paradoxe smells like.
I love all these feminine elegant fragrances, unfortunately they don’t like me at all. They all go musty, dusty and sour on my skin. I’ve tested most of these except for My Way and Paradox, but I’m almost certain that I would have the same experience. They always smell gorgeous on everyone else and I wish that I could wear them.
Hallo! I just love how you review fragrances, how very accurate you are. Personally, I like L'Interdit edp a lot. I have the Millésime flanker, and I am super interested in Libre. I don't like the others mentioned, save for Prada, which is not available in my country.
my way intense by armani is def my favourite with libre coming after. i loved the valentino when i was much younger but i do find it a bit juvenile now.
I don’t think they are the same. I dislike Libre Intense a bit but I kind of like The new Parfum when I smelled it on the tester strip. Actually Valentino Voce Viva smells quite similar to it.. I actually have that one- guilty pleasure. My Way is very likable to me.. But I don’t really need it I have so many great niche and exclusive ones:-). Wearing Le Lion today and Gris Charnel yesterday:-)
I disagree about born in Roma. Yes, it is very sweet and maybe for a younger audience but I love it on me. It just works. My way I tried several times but it is so boring. Like nothing special. Nice but forgettable.
First to thank u, learned a lot about scents.i loved the libre when i got a cream samble from a magazine, had to have it. I wear it daily from work to supermarket. In wintertime i wear the burberry black 💗
Out of the perfumes discussed my pick is My Way. It’s an easy grab and I love the initial fruit splash-esk-ness Didn’t get a chance to try Paradox yet.
Brilliant video and review!!! So helpful and insightful. Could you please put an addendum including Voce Viva Intensa compared to the group that had Libre Intense. I find it more complex and beast mode than the original Voce Viva .
I think they’re al different enough tbh. I like my way and paradoxe but can’t stand born in roma and voce viva. I also think libre intese doesn’t smell anything like these at all….
Thank you for another amazing video! I love your channel and fragrance content. :) I would love it if you could do a similar video comparing some of the newer sandalwood fragrances (e.g., Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Matiere Premiere Santal Austral) and your all-time favorite sandalwood fragrances.
I really want to like YSL Libre. However I’m a beginner just starting my collection and I feel like I have a beginner nose as well. It has changed alot (for instance I used to despise patchouli and now I don’t mind it). But I find myself really enjoying Voce Viva. It’s easier on my nose than Libre and maybe it’s my gateway into appreciating Libre more!
L'interdit smells great but it disappears in a few hours on me. Disappointing longevity to say the least. YSL Libre is my current absolute favorite scent, so I'm excited to hear the rave reviews for the flanker. Might have to grab a bottle of Intense.
My way doesn’t work for me. At first spray I enjoy it but then something in the dry down doesn’t work for me. The designer perfumes have started to all smell the same. Big let down.
L'Interdit is beautiful but on me it smells too masculine, which is confusing but it turns into this weird musky scent after some time and it's not super pleasant. On the other hand, I LOVED Prada Paradoxe initially, but then I wore it to work in summer heat and it became too cloying. I couldn't stand it that day oof... It makes me mad that some perfumes are so beautiful on their own but don't work in certain conditions.
I LOVE the l interdit line BUT from my husband the sister uses l interdit OG and Rouge as a signature scent. I Love also elie saab le parfum but that’s the signature from the other sister. Can you say which perfume is like l interdit or elie saab and crowdpleaser too? I Love orangeblossom, tuberose and jasmin combo
Mon Guerlain fits also in this range in my oppinion sometime all of them a little bit too sweet, but I adore Donna born in Roma coral fantasy, an uplifting scent
I know, but I love them. They make me feel girly, happy, bubbly. It's a big deal for me because I suffer from depression. I don't know if this makes sense, but that's how I feel..🤷♀️🤷 They not only make me happy, the familiar stuff give me comfort.
Agree, fragrances have that power. Keep doing whatever makes you happy. ❤
I totally concur with the happy feeling one gets from tuberose/white floral fragrances. I, too, have severe and chronic depression, and wearing these scents do brighten my day. It’s a simple kindness you can do for yourself, even if you can’t do much else on a given day.
Same. I also have depression and perfumes just make me feel happy. Even if it's just for a few minutes it makes a difference. Also talking about them with other ppl like you guys is so much fun!
@@DanielleNicoleMakeup ♥️
@@juliettirina6829 Exactly.
I am loving the versatility of Prada Paradoxe. It’s somehow ambery yet also fresh and transparent. The more I wear it, the more addictive I find it. I especially love how it smells about 20-30 minutes after spraying. It’s sparkling, neroli, sweet jasmine goodness. x
I know a lot of people have been saying Prada Paradoxe is a bit unoriginal, but there's just something about it that really draws me in. I can't stop smelling it and I will probably have to buy myself a bottle in the next few days.
It lasts really long on me and the projection is insane.
You're so lucky! I got it, I love the scent, but it stays on me not more than 10 minutes 😪
Me too, I am a boy and I used it last year. Now I have the intense version and My Way by Armani. Love them all
Prada paradoxe is my fav, I’ve tried loving libre intense but I always come back to Prada when I’m going anywhere I wanna be noticed. Love the scent so much
Libre Intense is my favourite of all mentioned-I agree it is for ladies who are feminine but in charge, too!
DAMN 💀 I love Born in Roma and I don’t get ANYTHING you mentioned, maybe like a VERY background dark fruit, but me and everyone around me smells mainly bourbon vanilla when it’s on my skin. So crazy how different our noses/body chemistry can make fragrances
That explains it. I didn’t understand why people hype it. But I don’t get the bourbon vanilla. So it must be my skin chemistry.
If I had smelled Paradoxe before Born in Roma I definitely would have bought the Paradoxe 1st.
BIR is so overpowering.
Prada paradoxe intense is definitely a hidden gem!! So much better than the original
I really love when u pronounced the french title of the perfume it sounds so good
She’s literally French
@@TeyanThuny i know
@@TeyanThunyshe’s from Switzerland actually
L’Interdit was my first full bottle of perfume that I bought! When I smelled it I KNEW I had to get my hands on it. It smelled familiar but also incredibly distinguished, refined, and even a little sexy! It’s my signature scent, I feel so expensive when I wear it.
I love born in a roma, not at all juvenile to me, just super feminine. Get the most compliments when I wear it🥰🥰. I have Libre Intense on today, it's super cozy, chic and sexy for sure. Lifts my mood in the rainy Seattle weather 🤩
Which one best libre or valentino
@@ahdashraf5912I love them both honestly. Libre intense for the cold rainy days, and born in roma for warmer weather. Both very sweet and addictive 😊
@@priscak6586born in Roma could definitely be worn any season!
There is something a bit different about Prada Paradoxe that I absolutely love and can't pin it down. I think it's similar to some yes but there's just something about it that draws me in. Maybe more vanilla? Idk but I just love it over all the others. Except the new Libre Le Parfum. That one is so intoxicating and sexy. I didn't like the other flankers but this one is a bit sweeter, less lavender, and has spice. Loved this video as always! Prada and Libre are going to be in my top pics for sure
Agreed.. I didn't particularly like L'Interdit or some of the others, but Prada Paradoxe just made me immediately fall in love with it. And it seems to last so long, the projection is also really good..
I sprayed My Way on me and it was like a perfume monster awakened within me . All I wanted was to buy it. Safe to say I haven't loved a perfume like this since Coco Mademoiselle 💙
Saame. And also, I’m a little surprised she didn’t include it in the bubble gum category. It smells exactly like pink bubble gums on me and I don’t mind it cause it’s very girly and fresh and long lasting.
You are so right and the way you grouped the perfumes together makes so much sense. Unfortunately none of these are my jam but I appreciate the fact that some are more well blended and better quality than others. 💕
Born in Roma is nothing like you described! It is sophisticated bourbon vanilla😁
Facts
I agree with you. It doesn’t smell juvenile at all.
I love the note of orange blossom in a fragrance 😍🌸
Me too. Elie Saab Le Parfum is an all time favorite because of it!
I love that you broke these all down this way!! 💕 super helpful
The concept for this video is aweesoooome!
Thanks to my lovely subscribers who requested, this video was created ❤️
I only recently got into white florals and I’m loving them. I ended up getting a travel spray of My Way - it’s happy, bright, and a dumb reach for daytime, but I really want to try some of the flankers for L’Interdit and Libre.
You may be seeing ads for My Way everywhere but I’m seeing the fragrance community go crazy for Born in Roma - and it’s just way too sweet and vanilla for me.
I got a sample of Rouge Malachite on your recommendation and adore it. I’m also loving Alien - I honestly don’t think I had ever smelled it until I looked for a sample. I’ve been collecting all kinds of sandalwoods and now all kinds of white florals.
If you like sandalwood and white florals you should try Samsara by Guerlain. 😍
Would be nice to see a video from you on fav OUD feminine scents, I find it hard to find a oud fragrance that’s feminine xx
Oud Bouquet by Lancome is feminine.
I have L’interdit and every time I wear it, I get sooo many compliments, same with Voce Viva because it has that warmth with the ginger.
My favourites are So Scandal! and Libre Intense. I find So Scandal! quite special within the sweet tuberose scent range with its lovely rasperry milk note.
I've smelled my way in a sample & to my surprise, I liked it & I'm planning to get for spring !
My cousin didn't like how sweet & candy like it is , I feel joyful & bright vibes smelling it, and it has a wide aura
I really enjoy wearing My Way because of the Jasmin and vanilla, it becomes very nice and weirdly..kind of leathery on my skin after a few hours.
Maybe the cedarwood for the leathery smell.
This is a very helpful content since some fragrances are really similar and you do not need both. I hope this content continues for other scent profiles, too.
this was so helpful! people always compare these fragrances, but it gets confusing, you made it very easy
I'm glad this video helped!
Jus De Rose 🌹! Another great video as usual! I wanted you to know that you have become such a comfort youtuber for me, as silly as it sounds. Just learning about fragrance, the feeling they bring, their notes, when/where to wear them, on top of your beautiful accent brings a smile to my face any time you upload! I’m now starting to really get into fragrance, and I thank you for that! ❤🌹
Ohhh that's so incredibly kind of you to say. I feel like I've been in a bit of a content funk recently and your comment makes me smile and motivates me to create more. Thank you so much for the support ❤️❤️
I agree 100% she is so classy, feminine and comforting! Love watching her videos
I KNEWWWWW my nose wasn’t broken when I smelled Paradoxe!! It’s literally My Way!
Haha my first impression too :D
@romariosea ha ha, exactly😂
The Intense is much better. The basic version is meh.
To me its L'interdit.. I have both Givenchy and GA.
Is it My Way in the dry down too? I sprayed on my arm in store, and upon first applying, I completely got the My Way and even some l'interdit vibes, but the dry down was waaay sweeter than my way. Almost too heavy. I'm not sure if that was the musk or the amber, or something else. I don't remember if I only applied it on my skin or if it behaves that way on clothes too? If anyone knows how it is on fabric vs skin, please let me know ✨
I don't understand why My Way its not in the bubblegummy category when it's so strong on the tuberose. Then Prada Paradoxe imo also vibes with a very similar DNA with a more variety on the white florals. I guess everyone's sense of smell is different
The review I was waiting for, Thank you Josefine 🙏🏻
Happy to see my two favs l’interdit and Paradoxe in your top 3 🤩
I love musky smells, the type that enhances your natural scent. Perfect for those days you don’t want to smell like anything specific (coconut, vanilla, lavender etc), but rather your skin but better. Born in Roma I consider to be on the musky side, a richer scent and not extremely sweet. Can be used for daytime and nighttime. It’s warm and you can notice the woody undertones, with the lightest touch of vanilla. It definitely blends well with your skin oils.
Born in Roma and Paradoxe are my favorites, although I prefer Paradoxe. I fell in love when I tried Paradoxe, because it’s a smell all women lean towards at a certain point. We’ve smelled it in the past and we love it, but this is a different, fresher and modern take. It smells delicious, almost the reaction you get when you smell a dessert you want to eat. And trust me, men will want to eat you too lol. This is precisely the sweet smells men love, because it evoques femininity. I consider this to be well made, and it’s been a while since I smelled something this yummy. It’s floral, warm with hints of amber, a little touch of citrus, vanilla gives the “yummy” aspect and of course, the musky touch gives that natural, skin like smell. This is all I love in an everyday, signature perfume. I tested it in my arm and as soon as I entered another store, the salesgirl stopped me to ask me what perfume I was wearing cuz it smelled delicious. I said to her the name and that I have only sprayed it in my arm, she couldn’t believe it.
Paradoxe and Born in Roma are my vibe, and if you’re into these kinds of smells, you’ll love them!
Thank you and please do more of these videos. I cannot test all perfumes where I live and usually get my friends/family to bring them for me when they travel, so most of them are blind buys. I’ve ended up with a few similar perfumes 😢
Im not a Prada snob just to clarify, that being said I sprayed Prada Paradoxe on my coat sleeve at Sephora to smell the new release and the entire week later when I put the same coat on I kept wondering what that nice scent was around me the entire time and later remembering what it was. So I just slightly disagree, I think the perfume actually has a very nice longevity, on clothes at least.
For sure fragrances last way longer on clothes (that's the case with all fragrances) because fibre helps lock in the fragrance better than skin. So if you like the scent and want to smell it all day definitely spray on clothes
I love Libre Intense. It is mesmerizing. The dry down is so good. I love it. For me it is perfect for fall & winter. ❤
Extremely useful video!! Great idea to compare fragrances that are in the same category and people might be wondering which one to go for. (To me the answer is always, whatever smells best to the wearer, obviously, but it's great to have some guidance in case someone is buying perfume as a gift or is very indecisive). I hope you do it for other categories in case you find enough perfumes that smell similar!
Great video! 🤩 I love the libre line! I have the le Parfum version for the sweet vanillin feel with a prominent lavender note but, really, the OG is my favourite with that heavy dose of lavender -makes it so unique and so different from all the sickly sweet white florals in the market right now.
But yes, L’interdit is a classic - I mean Givenchy did it first (?) and did it very very well! Probably the only sweet white floral I’ll keep in my collection
My top three from this category of fragrances are:
Givenchy L’Interdit (which I save for special occasions)
YSL Libre Le Parfum (good for work or going to appointments, etc. It also makes an effortless transition to a night time fragrance with an additional spritz at the end of the day.
And, lastly, I use Twilly by Hermes as a good daily fragrance. The addition of ginger as a top note and sandalwood in the base makes this a little more unique and less monotonous.
I have all the fragrances you reviewed. But, they were kind of a “gateway drug” for me, as I have now purchased Parle moi de Parfum “Gardens of India” and “Tubereuse Imperiale” by BDK.
me watching this video after having bought YSL Libre Intense and smiling proudly that I made a great choice. Absolutely love that perfume and it lasts a whole day on me with just like 3 sprays
Same here😊
I like My Way but something in it is sooo strong and overpowers everything I liked about it. I bought the travel size but won’t be upgrading. I love Prada Paradoxe. It’s everything I have been looking for in a fragrance. It’s soft, sparkling, feminine, uplifting, no sharpness, and a creamy beautiful dry down. It’s a perfect to me
I wore Givenchy "L'Interdit" to my wedding. I love it so much. THE BEST!
I am very glad I found you - I agree on all counts. By the time we were at the end of your video I held my breath - will she take on Paradoxe as being common and generic - YES you did ! I have something to say about each one of them but you've already said it. I do want to give a shout out to your assessment of Valentino - Like the ORIGINAL Donna or not, it was such quality - and so unique at the time by introducing leather. (Some would say too old fashioned now and I get that.) And then they went the way of the world for the dollar - Voce Viva has no distinguishing quality - in layman's terms "blah." And such a good description of Born in Roma - a teenager scent and, believe it or not, just last week, my granddaughter and friend came over - saw my enormous collection and walked away with my travel size of Born in Roma - it was perfect for them at 12 years old.
I'm going to look up your other videos. We don't have to agree on what our personal preference is to wear but if someone is going to claim to be a reviewer, at least they need to do more than recognize the notes - they need to understand quality. There is one reviewer I am going to complain about here without mentioning her name - she ALWAYS judges based on longevity and the price point. That's it. Please let me be the judge if I want to spend the money. Thank you again and yes, Libre Intense is wonderful.
Hi, could you please let me know who this reviewer is? I am actually interested in such a perspective, as I've come to find I have almost no satisfaction with scents that disappear quickly, and also because my budget is limited enough that I don't feel comfortable investing in a fleeting fragrance, even if it costs less...
The best that I have smelled is l'Interdit. Sophisticated, but still has a bit of sexyness. Got complimented by 2 guys on the same say when wearing it. Didn't smell Libre intense yet, but the Le Parfum version was too sweet and cloying for me, after a day especially. My way Intense made me have migraines, it was like a synthetic knock-off from l'Interdit. So Cloying. Haven't tried the OG yet. Dior Infinissime I also still have to try sample is in my cupboard. Someone put it also against My way OG and l'Interdit and said it was the best of them all.
I don’t usually like to buy flankers but those libre flankers do sound so appealing. And I love that paradoxe bottle. I am sure I will try it at some point.
Some flankers are better than their original fragrances I dare say... Libre Intense for sure is fab!
@@jusderose it’s true and I do have some flankers I like. but more often than not I don’t need another similar scent profile in my collection. And so many flankers are just slight twists to the original. Even if I may like it better than the og if it serves the same purpose I don’t need it. If that makes sense. I mean I’m not a TH-camr and I don’t need 150 bottles. 🤣
@@penelopepalm you definitely don't need that many fragrances, it's way too much!
there’s something about the dna of libre that i cannot get behind, so many people praise it and i just can’t help but thinking it smells like cleaning supplies, libre intense IS better, it smells less chemical but i’m not drawn to it
Someone just sat at my reception and I asked her if she was wearing L'interdit. It was My Way!!!!! LOLOLOLOL
For me, personally, L’Interdit is more easy going from Paradoxe. Probably because I’m living in a tropical country? Paradoxe’s candy scent smells stronger and is too sweet for day time while L’Interdit just smells like fresh flowers, perfect for day time ❤️
Paradoxe is more appropriate for a night time fragrance, here in my place 😊
I love the bubblegummy tuberose, I bought lately l'interdit EDT and noctural jasmine. It was love at first sniff 😍
If you like tuberose try Watch by Micallef and Fracas by Robert Piguet. 😊
I really love voce viva mixed with biblioteque from byredo!! Makes it different and way better
As I man, I really enjoy this fragrance style on woman. I have purchased some of these as gifts. My favorites from your list are Givenchy and YSL Libre. I recently smelled a sample of Memo Paris Marfa and super WOW!! I think you have mentioned it in the past. Any thoughts? I am thinking of it as a special gift for someone :)
Upgraded white floral, not bubblegummy tuberouse, super well blended. Wish it lasted and projected the same as Libre Intense. At least on my skin, also I tested a sample. Chef Kiss. Nothing groundbreaking but it doesn't need to. It will die in the coldest climates though... but nevertheless a solid signature scent
Marfa is a stunning tuberose. I'd say in a different league and more challenging than the ones I mentioned but a solid one to get from Memo. And the bottle... it's stunning!
Wow I think I like tuberose, I have L'interdit OG, My Way, Born in Rome and Libre OG...and I like all😏💖 and.. i don't know if I need Prada Paradoxe...I smelled and I like it but maybe I will get it when I finished my Way caused smelled very similar. Love Love your videos❤️🔥
Woah that's a lot! Probably best is to sample the Paradoxe one on your skin and see how you like it :)
@@jusderose 😍
This was incredibly helpful. I tend to gravitate towards these type of fragrances, but there are definitely so many options. Thanks so much for this video !!
I am like you with Libre Intense 🤣🤣🤣 I love both the original and the intense version... now with regards to Prada Paradox, agreed, not something unique, more like perfumery , but crows pleaser and actually is one of the most complimented fragrances i have recently worn. Thanks for this amazing list 🤩🤩
anyone who got My Way, is it suitable for someone in her early 20s? I like floral, fruity & gourmand fragrances. My fav perfume is Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Edp
Oh definitely!
Try out My Way Floral!
I agree 100% with everything you have said. Don't own any of these fragrances, but the only one I can see myself possibly buying at some point is libre intense. I dont like the original Libre, but the dry down on the intense is really nice. My second pick of this list would be the Gyvenchy, but again after testing a few times, I feel like it is too generic and I personally like the rouge version of that fragrance a bit more, so that would be the one I would buy. As much as I tried, all the other fragrances mentioned are not for me. Love the concept of this video and would really like to see more videos of fragrances that are similar to each other and which one would you recommend.
Vanilla cream white floral is my thing ❤❤
For me Valentino Voce Viva and Libre intense really share the same DNA when i tried it on my skin instantly the scent took me to Voce Viva, Like them both♥️
Loved this video!! like to see more of these for sure! I have Libre edp and love it but I have ordered the intense!! can't wait to get it!! gorgeous line!!
I love Libre Intense 😍. Such a good scent👍👍
I went to buy Librè and the idk if the tester was off or old but it smelled chemically. I tested a few other suggestions and fell in love with Prada Paradoxe Intense. The Paradox version sort of lacked character but there was something about the intense version.
You are so right they all are kind of the same. Fortunately I like this type of DNA. My favorite is My Way Intense and Jimmy Choo I want Choo and Voce Viva. I am not a lover of Born in Roma! Thank you great video. ❤
Hi, nice idea. I have only Prada paradoxe and I am in love. I don't need the others 😁
I own L'Interdit Noctornal Jasmine version and it's divine.. So is YSL libre.. both of which I love wearing.. I completely agree with you.
Lovely video and very different form of classification... a thumbs 👍.
Can I request a similar office set up with different settings 😀
Ohhh I need to try noctornal jasmine! Per your request - what kind of office set ups should I look into? Gimme some inspo!
@@jusderose For office setting.. like daily work lets say IT company or any formal corporate set up. which means its temperature controlled environment. Maybe some meeting at office or meetings which may require a short/long distance travel.. with different work wear. Weather conditions like summer and rainy days etc.. I'm now eager to learn your suggestions. 😇
I have a sample of Armani my way intense and it smells exactly like Dior j'adore infinissime. I have a rollerball of this and it's one of my favourite Perfumes. I am curious to see how Prada Paradoxe smells like.
I couldn’t agree with you any more. Glad that you did this video 😊
Thank you Charlene ❤️
I love all these feminine elegant fragrances, unfortunately they don’t like me at all. They all go musty, dusty and sour on my skin. I’ve tested most of these except for My Way and Paradox, but I’m almost certain that I would have the same experience. They always smell gorgeous on everyone else and I wish that I could wear them.
Hallo! I just love how you review fragrances, how very accurate you are. Personally, I like L'Interdit edp a lot. I have the Millésime flanker, and I am super interested in Libre. I don't like the others mentioned, save for Prada, which is not available in my country.
Thank you ❤️
my way intense by armani is def my favourite with libre coming after. i loved the valentino when i was much younger but i do find it a bit juvenile now.
"My Way" from Armani would be a great room fragrance - I have smelled similar fragrances in hotels
Prada lasts on me all day/night and projects really well. I’d actually be careful with the amount of sprays I wear as I think it can become a bit much
I don’t think they are the same. I dislike Libre Intense a bit but I kind of like The new Parfum when I smelled it on the tester strip. Actually Valentino Voce Viva smells quite similar to it.. I actually have that one- guilty pleasure. My Way is very likable to me.. But I don’t really need it I have so many great niche and exclusive ones:-). Wearing Le Lion today and Gris Charnel yesterday:-)
LIBRE INTENSE sweet , the only sweet but not generic, original and sophisticated iat teh same time !
Thanks for the great comparison video!
I disagree about born in Roma. Yes, it is very sweet and maybe for a younger audience but I love it on me. It just works. My way I tried several times but it is so boring. Like nothing special. Nice but forgettable.
If it works for you that's wonderful! :)
First to thank u, learned a lot about scents.i loved the libre when i got a cream samble from a magazine, had to have it. I wear it daily from work to supermarket. In wintertime i wear the burberry black 💗
Body cream
I'm standing with L'interdit, it's a must for me...I dunno I'm not very compatible with Libre..
Please consider doing a full review of the Tiziana Terenzi house. Thank you so much!
Out of the perfumes discussed my pick is My Way. It’s an easy grab and I love the initial fruit splash-esk-ness
Didn’t get a chance to try Paradox yet.
I love the ysl libre intense perfume 🖤✨
I ❤ Libre Intense! I have been enjoying it so much this season. I also like Paradox and My Way and I’m still debating on which one to buy.
Love this format!
My girlfriend doesn't wear perfumes but she found Libre Intense and loves it
Sprayed paradoxe and libre and they qre actually the same. Paradoxe is slightly sweeter
I trust you on this. Thank you ….this doesn’t get said much at all.
Brilliant video and review!!! So helpful and insightful. Could you please put an addendum including Voce Viva Intensa compared to the group that had Libre Intense. I find it more complex and beast mode than the original Voce Viva .
Ahh I didn't gravitate towards that one...
Definitely L’interdit for me is the best, is special and different en mi colección.
I love Prada Paradoxe and it lasts about 8 hours on my skin..I guess it's just skin chemistry and if you moisturize before applying any fragrance
I think they’re al different enough tbh. I like my way and paradoxe but can’t stand born in roma and voce viva. I also think libre intese doesn’t smell anything like these at all….
I love Libre Intense!!!
L'interdit is my favorite out of those and I like Born in Roma.
Thank you for another amazing video! I love your channel and fragrance content. :) I would love it if you could do a similar video comparing some of the newer sandalwood fragrances (e.g., Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Matiere Premiere Santal Austral) and your all-time favorite sandalwood fragrances.
I really want to like YSL Libre.
However I’m a beginner just starting my collection and I feel like I have a beginner nose as well. It has changed alot (for instance I used to despise patchouli and now I don’t mind it). But I find myself really enjoying Voce Viva. It’s easier on my nose than Libre and maybe it’s my gateway into appreciating Libre more!
try Le Parfum formula. It's the smoothest of the bunch.
Thank you for all the details ❤
I need a list of perfumes with NO black currant I despise that not as well as oak moss ha but I love my way (on occasion I love the bubble gum )
L'interdit smells great but it disappears in a few hours on me. Disappointing longevity to say the least.
YSL Libre is my current absolute favorite scent, so I'm excited to hear the rave reviews for the flanker. Might have to grab a bottle of Intense.
My way doesn’t work for me. At first spray I enjoy it but then something in the dry down doesn’t work for me. The designer perfumes have started to all smell the same. Big let down.
I hear you... there are some great gems in the designer fragrance world. Niche fragrances also open up a whole new olfactive universe!
Super nice video as always. Thank you! 🤗
Also L’interdit is the only one that find very very addictive and yummy! Haha such a fan!
L'Interdit is beautiful but on me it smells too masculine, which is confusing but it turns into this weird musky scent after some time and it's not super pleasant. On the other hand, I LOVED Prada Paradoxe initially, but then I wore it to work in summer heat and it became too cloying. I couldn't stand it that day oof... It makes me mad that some perfumes are so beautiful on their own but don't work in certain conditions.
I LOVE the l interdit line BUT from my husband the sister uses l interdit OG and Rouge as a signature scent. I Love also elie saab le parfum but that’s the signature from the other sister. Can you say which perfume is like l interdit or elie saab and crowdpleaser too? I Love orangeblossom, tuberose and jasmin combo
this is such a good and imterestimg video! Good job!!❤❤
Mon Guerlain fits also in this range in my oppinion sometime all of them a little bit too sweet, but I adore Donna born in Roma coral fantasy, an uplifting scent
Yes coral fantasy is an amazing scent that makes me happy ❤🥰
I absolutely love Libre Intense 😍