Eau Libre vs Miwah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miwah takes 3 of 4 categories.
Eau LibreChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MiwahChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.
Eau Libre1/4
Miwah3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Miwah
- Sillage & projection
- Miwah
- Value for money
- Miwah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Libre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau LibreYves Saint LaurentMiwahInvocationWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMiwah
SillageMiwah
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiwahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
green69%
aldehydic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PetitgrainVetiverAldehydesBergamotNeroliHedioneCedarMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Green MandarinBergamotLabdanumLemonGrassNeroliBenzoinLavenderRosemaryTonka BeanJuniperOrange
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer100
Fall25
Winter30
Day100
Night17
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,216
PerfumerMichel Hy
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#53,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau LibreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Eau Libre is a crisp, sun-drenched citrus aromatic fragrance originally launched in 1975 as one of the earliest gender-free designer splashes. It opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling bergamot, bitter petitgrain, and fizzy aldehydes that immediately evoke the sensation of clean luxury soap a…
Reviews →Miwah by Invocation is an aromatic green composition designed to stimulate creativity and bring energy. It balances bright citrus notes like green mandarin and bergamot with earthy touches of vetiver and oakmoss. This unisex scent works well for those needing a natural, revitalizing boost throughout the workday. Its c…
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 Libre or Miwah?
Miwah takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau Libre is rated 4.34/5 from 50 votes; Miwah is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eau Libre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Miwah for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Eau Libre or Miwah?
Miwah lasts longest (Miwah 80/100, Eau Libre 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Libre or Miwah?
Miwah projects furthest (Miwah 75/100, Eau Libre 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Libre and Miwah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Neroli.
Is Eau Libre or Miwah better for summer or winter?
Eau Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Libre and Miwah?
Eau Libre features Petitgrain, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli. Miwah features Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Labdanum, Lemon and Grass.
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