Fragrance comparison

1962 vs Arbo Liberté

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 668 ratings analysed

6 wins

1962

Floris

4.31205 votes

Rank #4,188 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Arbo Liberté

O Boticário

4.10463 votes

Rank #11,304 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1962 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1962
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Arbo Liberté
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

19626/7

Arbo Liberté1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1962
Community sentiment: 1962
Longevity: 1962
Sillage & projection: 1962
Value for money: Arbo Liberté
Versatility: 1962
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1962

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1962Floris

Arbo LibertéO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winner1962Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

36%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

463 votes

Category winner1962Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1962

Sillage1962

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value65

Category winnerArbo LibertéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot

Heart

CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MossAmberCedarMusk

Top

BergamotLimePomelo

Heart

Head Space WaterfallGreen NotesLavenderBlack PepperBasilJasmineLily-of-the-ValleySage

Base

MossMuskSandalowood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winner1962Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#11,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winner1962Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …

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Arbo Liberté by O Boticário is a brisk, energizing aromatic fougère built around crisp green foliage, sparkling citrus, and cool running water. It opens with an immediate splash of zesty lime, tart pomelo, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping into a morning shower after a trail run. As the citrus sparkle settl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1962 or Arbo Liberté?

1962 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; Arbo Liberté is rated 4.10/5 from 463 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Arbo Liberté for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1962 or Arbo Liberté?

1962 lasts longest (1962 69/100, Arbo Liberté 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1962 or Arbo Liberté?

1962 projects furthest (1962 60/100, Arbo Liberté 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1962 and Arbo Liberté smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 1962 or Arbo Liberté better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1962 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1962 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1962 and Arbo Liberté?

1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Arbo Liberté has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Pomelo, heart notes of Head Space Waterfall, Green Notes, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Moss, Musk and Sandalowood.