Esprit Libre vs Inoui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inoui takes 4 of 7 categories.
Esprit LibreChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
InouiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Esprit Libre2/7
Inoui4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Inoui
- Community sentiment
- Inoui
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Esprit Libre
- Value for money
- Inoui
- Versatility
- Inoui
- 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 ViscontiInouiShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.54/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerInouiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
63%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
Category winnerInouiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageEsprit Libre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInouiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
herbal60%
green50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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
Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum
Heart
PineFreesiaThymeJasmine
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta
InformationalShared notesThyme, Amalfi Lemon, Pine and oak moss. 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
Spring89
Summer53
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night54
Category winnerInouiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,027
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEsprit LibreHigher 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 →Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…
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 Inoui?
Inoui takes 4 of 7 categories. Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes; Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes. Choose Esprit Libre for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Esprit Libre or Inoui?
They last about the same: Esprit Libre 73/100, Inoui 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Esprit Libre or Inoui?
Esprit Libre projects furthest (Esprit Libre 72/100, Inoui 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Esprit Libre and Inoui smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Amalfi Lemon, Pine and oak moss.
Is Esprit Libre or Inoui better for summer or winter?
For summer, Esprit Libre is the stronger pick. For winter, Inoui is the stronger pick. Esprit Libre suits daytime wear; Inoui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esprit Libre and Inoui?
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. Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.
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