Fragrance comparison

Libra Rendezvous vs Goetze Gegenwart

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Libra Rendezvous

The Dua Brand

3.867 votes

Rank #50,581 Soft SpicyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #36,608 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libra Rendezvous takes 3 of 5 categories.

Libra Rendezvous
Choose it for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goetze Gegenwart
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Libra Rendezvous3/5

Goetze Gegenwart1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Libra Rendezvous
Sillage & projection: Libra Rendezvous
Value for money: Libra Rendezvous
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Goetze Gegenwart

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Libra RendezvousThe Dua Brand

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLibra Rendezvous

SillageLibra Rendezvous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLibra RendezvousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

violet92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperVioletBasilStar AniseVetiverPatchouliBergamotNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,608

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libra Rendezvous by The Dua Brand is a woody spicy fragrance that highlights crisp violet, bright bergamot, and a burst of pink pepper. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it delivers an aromatic profile grounded in star anise, herbal basil, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings for…

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Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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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, Libra Rendezvous or Goetze Gegenwart?

Libra Rendezvous takes 3 of 5 categories. Libra Rendezvous is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes. Choose Libra Rendezvous for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Libra Rendezvous or Goetze Gegenwart?

Libra Rendezvous lasts longest (Libra Rendezvous 80/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libra Rendezvous or Goetze Gegenwart?

Libra Rendezvous projects furthest (Libra Rendezvous 79/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libra Rendezvous and Goetze Gegenwart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Basil, Vetiver and Bergamot.

Is Libra Rendezvous or Goetze Gegenwart better for summer or winter?

Libra Rendezvous suits daytime wear; Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libra Rendezvous and Goetze Gegenwart?

Libra Rendezvous features Pink Pepper, Violet, Basil, Star Anise and Vetiver. Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.