Fragrance comparison

Libertine vs Lucienne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 476 ratings analysed

6 wins

Libertine

The Maker

4.05210 votes

Rank #12,223 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Lucienne

Liis

3.83266 votes

Rank #11,863 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libertine takes 6 of 7 categories.

Libertine
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Lucienne
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Libertine6/7

Lucienne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Libertine
Community sentiment: Libertine
Longevity: Libertine
Sillage & projection: Libertine
Value for money: Libertine
Versatility: Libertine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibertineThe Maker

LucienneLiis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerLibertineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

210 votes

23%Love

44%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerLibertineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLibertine

SillageLibertine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value37

Category winnerLibertineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

fruity30%

floral100%

citrus86%

aquatic72%

marine58%

aromatic44%

fresh30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemon ZestCarambola (Star Fruit)

Heart

GingerMandarin LeafHibiscus

Base

VetiverAmbergrisVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PomeloLemon Zest

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWater LilyPitahaya

Base3-5 hrs

Sea NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lemon Zest and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Lucienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall11

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night9

Category winnerLibertineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex70

Women20

Men1

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#11,863

PerfumerAlissa Sullivan, Leslie Hendin

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerLucienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libertine by The Maker opens with an energizing splash of bittersweet pomelo, bright lemon zest, and tropical star fruit that immediately awakens the senses. As the sparkling opening settles, fresh grated ginger root, crushed mandarin leaves, and subtle hibiscus tea emerge to bring a refreshing aromatic warmth. The ba…

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Lucienne by Liis is a crisp, sunlit floral perfume that opens with a splash of tart pomelo and bright lemon zest. As the citrus sparkle settles, the heart blooms with dewy water lily, soft magnolia petals, and exotic pitahaya fruit, creating the refreshing feeling of luxury hair salon shampoo. In the base, sheer sea n…

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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, Libertine or Lucienne?

Libertine takes 6 of 7 categories. Libertine is rated 4.05/5 from 210 votes; Lucienne is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Libertine for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose Lucienne for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Libertine or Lucienne?

Libertine lasts longest (Libertine 57/100, Lucienne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libertine or Lucienne?

Libertine projects furthest (Libertine 46/100, Lucienne 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libertine and Lucienne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon Zest and Ambergris.

Is Libertine or Lucienne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Libertine is the stronger pick. For winter, Lucienne is the stronger pick. Lucienne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libertine and Lucienne?

Libertine has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon Zest and Carambola (Star Fruit), heart notes of Ginger, Mandarin Leaf and Hibiscus, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Virginia Cedar. Lucienne has top notes of Pomelo and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Magnolia, Water Lily and Pitahaya, a base of Sea Notes and Ambergris.