Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Froide vs Liber

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,557 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Liber

Thera Cosméticos

3.78133 votes

Rank #14,974 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Froide takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau Froide
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Liber
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau Froide4/7

Liber3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau Froide
Community sentiment: L'Eau Froide
Longevity: Liber
Sillage & projection: L'Eau Froide
Value for money: Liber
Versatility: Liber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau Froide

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Eau FroideSerge Lutens

LiberThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 61%Had 21%Want 18%

Category winnerL'Eau FroideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

35%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerL'Eau FroideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLiber

SillageL'Eau Froide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value76

Category winnerLiberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Sea waterMintIncenseOlibanumGingerVetiverMuskPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamotSicilian LemonGingerMint

Heart

PineappleAppleSageViolet LeavesGeranium

Base

IncenseMuskAmbergrisCedarVetiverBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesMint, Incense, Ginger and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night64

Category winnerLiberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men80

Unisex18

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Overall rank#14,974

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerL'Eau FroideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau Froide by Serge Lutens is a bracing unisex scent that defies traditional aquatic conventions. It balances sharp, cooling mint with resinous olibanum and incense, creating a crisp, clean aesthetic. Perfect for intense summer heat or high-humidity days, it offers an invigorating experience that feels both glacial …

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Liber by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Sicilian lemon, and cold mint backed by crisp aldehydes. As the top notes settle, sweet pineapple and herbal sage step forward before resting on a warm base of cedar, vetiver, and subtle incense. It fits warm spring mornings, casual office days, and outdo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau Froide or Liber?

L'Eau Froide takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes; Liber is rated 3.78/5 from 133 votes. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Liber for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Froide or Liber?

Liber lasts longest (Liber 71/100, L'Eau Froide 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Froide or Liber?

Projection is very close: L'Eau Froide 55/100, Liber 54/100 for sillage.

Do L'Eau Froide and Liber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Incense, Ginger and Vetiver.

Is L'Eau Froide or Liber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liber is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Eau Froide is the stronger pick. Liber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Froide and Liber?

L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger. Liber has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Pineapple, Apple, Sage and Violet Leaves, a base of Incense, Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.