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Le Sazerac vs Libra

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

Updated 18 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Sazerac takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Le Sazerac

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Libra

    Choose it for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.

Le Sazerac4/4
Libra0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Le Sazerac
Sillage & projection
Le Sazerac
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Le Sazerac
Fragranxe ranking
Le Sazerac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Le SazeracDSH Perfumes
LibraDemeter Fragrance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%
3.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

17%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityLe Sazerac

SillageLe Sazerac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
anis77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
woody100%
anis83%
warm spicy65%
soft spicy48%
musky30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, anis and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
WhiskeyClove LeafAniseRyeAngelicaTobaccoLabdanumAbsintheStar AniseVanilla AbsoluteWoody NotesImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Precious WoodsClove LeafAniseYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerLe SazeracLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex75
Women13
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,808

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe SazeracHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Sazerac by DSH Perfumes captures the spirited atmosphere of an authentic New Orleans saloon. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange, herbal absinthe, and aromatic anise that mirrors the famous rye cocktail. As the initial zest calms down, a hearty core of rye whiskey, spicy clove bud, and cured tob…

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Libra by Demeter Fragrance delivers an airy, rustic woody scent built around cedar-like precious woods, sweet anise, and dry clove leaf. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus that quickly settles into an aromatic spice layer. It is neither syrupy nor heavy. Instead, the composition stays dry, crisp, a…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Sazerac or Libra?

Le Sazerac takes 4 of 4 categories. Le Sazerac is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Libra is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Le Sazerac for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Libra for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Le Sazerac or Libra?

Le Sazerac lasts longest (Le Sazerac 53/100, Libra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Sazerac or Libra?

Le Sazerac projects furthest (Le Sazerac 50/100, Libra 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Sazerac and Libra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, anis and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove Leaf and Anise.

Is Le Sazerac or Libra better for summer or winter?

Le Sazerac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Sazerac and Libra?

Le Sazerac features Whiskey, Clove Leaf, Anise, Rye and Angelica. Libra features Precious Woods, Clove Leaf, Anise and Yuzu.

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