Fragrance comparison

Dhofar vs Esprit Libre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Dhofar

Xerjoff

4.14111 votes

Rank #8,084 AromaticWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Esprit Libre

Antonio Visconti

4.3152 votes

Rank #13,594 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit Libre takes 3 of 7 categories.

Dhofar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Esprit Libre
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dhofar2/7

Esprit Libre3/7

Ratings & consensus: Esprit Libre
Community sentiment: Esprit Libre
Longevity: Esprit Libre
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Dhofar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dhofar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DhofarXerjoff

Esprit LibreAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerEsprit LibreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

111 votes

40%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerEsprit LibreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEsprit Libre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

herbal60%

green50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineCorianderLavenderLitsea CubebaSageBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)RoseGalbanumAfrican Orange Flower

Base

CarnationSandalwoodFrench labdanumAmbergrisResinsPatchouliVanilla

Top

PetitgrainLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerSageThyme

Heart

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli

Base

Pineoak mossGalbanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPine, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer79

Fall100

Winter61

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer94

Fall56

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Category winnerDhofarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#13,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDhofarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Dhofar opens with a sharp burst of pine, lemon, and coriander that immediately recalls old-school Italian barbershops. As the top notes settle, bay leaf and herbal jatamansi introduce an earthy, bitter backbone over labdanum and carnation. It delivers a dry, unapologetically masculine profile built for crisp a…

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Esprit Libre opens with a burst of bright, slightly bitter citrus, then settles into green herbs, piney air, soft florals, and an easy mossy warmth. It feels crisp and outdoorsy rather than sharp. This suits someone who enjoys classic citrus aromatics with a natural, forest-brushed twist. It usually reads best in spr…

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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, Dhofar or Esprit Libre?

Esprit Libre takes 3 of 7 categories. Dhofar is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes; Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes. Choose Dhofar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Esprit Libre for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhofar or Esprit Libre?

Esprit Libre lasts longest (Esprit Libre 73/100, Dhofar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhofar or Esprit Libre?

Projection is very close: Dhofar 72/100, Esprit Libre 72/100 for sillage.

Do Dhofar and Esprit Libre smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba and Sage.

Is Dhofar or Esprit Libre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit Libre is the stronger pick. For winter, Dhofar is the stronger pick. Dhofar suits daytime wear; Esprit Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhofar and Esprit Libre?

Dhofar has top notes of Pine, Coriander, Lavender and Litsea Cubeba, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Rose and Galbanum, a base of Carnation, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Ambergris. Esprit Libre has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Sage, heart notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Litsea Cubeba, a base of Pine, oak moss, Galbanum and Tonka Bean.