Eau Fresh vs Esprit Libre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esprit Libre takes 6 of 7 categories.
Eau FreshChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Esprit LibreChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh1/7
Esprit Libre6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Esprit Libre
- Community sentiment
- Esprit Libre
- Longevity
- Esprit Libre
- Sillage & projection
- Esprit Libre
- Value for money
- Eau Fresh
- Versatility
- Esprit Libre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit Libre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau FreshJacques BogartEsprit LibreAntonio ViscontiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%
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 hate33%Love
58%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
64 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
Category winners
LongevityEsprit Libre
SillageEsprit Libre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau FreshBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody88%
citrus77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
white floral42%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
herbal60%
green50%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum
Heart
GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander
Base
PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli
Top
PetitgrainLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerSageThyme
Heart
Amalfi LemonGrapefruitLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli
Base
Pineoak mossGalbanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring87
Summer100
Fall37
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer94
Fall56
Winter6
Day100
Night33
Category winnerEsprit LibreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,634
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#13,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerEsprit LibreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Eau Fresh or Esprit Libre?
Esprit Libre takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes; Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. 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, Eau Fresh or Esprit Libre?
Esprit Libre lasts longest (Esprit Libre 73/100, Eau Fresh 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Fresh or Esprit Libre?
Esprit Libre projects furthest (Esprit Libre 72/100, Eau Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Fresh and Esprit Libre smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum and Lavender.
Is Eau Fresh or Esprit Libre better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. Esprit Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Fresh and Esprit Libre?
Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli. 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.
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