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Esprit Libre vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 127 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit Libre takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Esprit Libre

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau Fresh

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Esprit Libre6/7
Eau Fresh1/7
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
Esprit LibreAntonio Visconti
Eau FreshJacques Bogart
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%
Category winnerEsprit LibreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

33%Love
58%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerEsprit LibreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityEsprit Libre

SillageEsprit Libre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value60
Category winnerEau FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
herbal60%
green50%
aromatic100%
woody88%
citrus77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
white floral42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PetitgrainLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerSageThyme
Heart
Amalfi LemonGrapefruitLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli
Base
Pineoak mossGalbanumTonka Bean
Top
TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum
Heart
GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander
Base
PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Patchouli. 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
Summer94
Fall56
Winter6
Day100
Night33
Spring87
Summer100
Fall37
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEsprit LibreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men75
Unisex17
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,634

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEsprit LibreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Eau 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…

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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, Esprit Libre or Eau Fresh?

Esprit Libre takes 6 of 7 categories. Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose Esprit Libre for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Esprit Libre or Eau Fresh?

Esprit Libre lasts longest (Esprit Libre 73/100, Eau Fresh 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit Libre or Eau Fresh?

Esprit Libre projects furthest (Esprit Libre 72/100, Eau Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit Libre and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is Esprit Libre or Eau Fresh 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 Esprit Libre and Eau Fresh?

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. 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.

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