Fragrance comparison

Libra vs Open White

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

Libra

Demeter Fragrance

3.006 votes

Rank #64,648 WoodyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Open White

Roger & Gallet

3.73168 votes

Rank #4,552 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open White takes 3 of 3 categories.

Libra
Choose it for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.
Open White
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Libra0/3

Open White3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibraDemeter Fragrance

Open WhiteRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

3.73/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOpen White

SillageOpen White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

anis83%

warm spicy65%

soft spicy48%

musky30%

violet100%

powdery92%

amber84%

citrus77%

iris69%

anis61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Precious WoodsClove LeafAniseYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AniseYuzuBergamot

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

IrisTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAnise and Yuzu. Durations are only published for Libra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer34

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Category winnerOpen WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Open White is a powdery citrus floral with a soft old-school edge. The yuzu and bergamot opening feels bright but quickly turns creamy, violet-heavy, and slightly almond-like, with iris, tonka, and patchouli adding a smooth amber warmth. It suits shoppers who enjoy clean fragrances with character rather than sharp fre…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianRUNNER-UP vs

Sauvage DiorDiorWINNER

5 people compared this today

Jaguar EssentiallyJaguarRUNNER-UP vs

Miss WorthWorthWINNER

1 person compared this today

Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja DoveWINNER vs

Personality Black Pour HommeRasasiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWINNER vs

Heritage ManNabeelRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Libra or Open White?

Open White takes 3 of 3 categories. Libra is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; Open White is rated 3.73/5 from 168 votes. Choose Libra for a woody and anis character. Best in fall. Choose Open White for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Libra or Open White?

Open White lasts longest (Open White 72/100, Libra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libra or Open White?

Open White projects furthest (Open White 63/100, Libra 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libra and Open White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis accords. Common notes include Anise and Yuzu.

Is Libra or Open White better for summer or winter?

Open White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libra and Open White?

Libra features Precious Woods, Clove Leaf, Anise and Yuzu. Open White has top notes of Anise, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense and Violet, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.