Esprit Libre vs Dhofar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esprit Libre takes 3 of 7 categories.
Esprit LibreChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DhofarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Esprit Libre3/7
Dhofar2/7
- 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
Esprit LibreAntonio ViscontiDhofarXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerEsprit LibreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
49%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerEsprit LibreMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEsprit Libre
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
herbal60%
green50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
herbal61%
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 = sharedTop
PetitgrainLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerSageThyme
Heart
Amalfi LemonGrapefruitLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli
Base
Pineoak mossGalbanumTonka Bean
Top
PineCorianderLavenderLitsea CubebaSageBasilLemonBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)RoseGalbanumAfrican Orange Flower
Base
CarnationSandalwoodFrench labdanumAmbergrisResinsPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesLavender, African Orange Flower, Sage and Litsea Cubeba. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall56
Winter6
Day100
Night33
Spring86
Summer79
Fall100
Winter61
Day100
Night86
Category winnerDhofarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,594
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#8,084
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerDhofarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEsprit 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 →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…
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, Esprit Libre or Dhofar?
Esprit Libre takes 3 of 7 categories. Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes; Dhofar is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes. Choose Esprit Libre for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dhofar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Esprit Libre or Dhofar?
Esprit Libre lasts longest (Esprit Libre 73/100, Dhofar 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Esprit Libre or Dhofar?
Projection is very close: Esprit Libre 72/100, Dhofar 72/100 for sillage.
Do Esprit Libre and Dhofar smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, African Orange Flower, Sage and Litsea Cubeba.
Is Esprit Libre or Dhofar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Esprit Libre is the stronger pick. For winter, Dhofar is the stronger pick. Esprit Libre suits daytime wear; Dhofar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esprit Libre and Dhofar?
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. 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.
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