Fragrance comparison

Libre vs Marhaba Saa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Libre

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.805 votes

Rank #40,343 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Marhaba Saa

Swiss Arabian

3.628 votes

Rank #64,918 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libre takes 2 of 3 categories.

Libre
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marhaba Saa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Libre2/3

Marhaba Saa1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibreArman Manoukian Parfums

Marhaba SaaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMarhaba Saa

SillageLibre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

amber30%

citrus100%

fresh90%

woody80%

white floral70%

floral60%

fruity50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen Apple

Heart

Woody NotesLime

Base

AmberWhite MuskOzonic notes

Top

LemonLime

Heart

PeonyGreen AppleDatura

Base

CedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Apple and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,343

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLibreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libre opens with juicy lime, lemon and a semi-sweet green apple that gives it a bright, sparkling feel straight away. As it settles, the citrus stays fresh but picks up soft woods, musk and a light amber warmth. It reads as an easy unisex citrus for spring and summer, especially if you like clean, energising fragrance…

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Marhaba Saa by Swiss Arabian is a bright, citrus-forward floral fruity fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with zesty lemon and lime, settling into a heart of crisp green apple and soft peony. The base provides a clean, grounding finish with notes of cedar, vanilla, and musk. It is a refreshing choice for warm…

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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, Libre or Marhaba Saa?

Libre takes 2 of 3 categories. Libre is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Marhaba Saa is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Libre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marhaba Saa for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Libre or Marhaba Saa?

Marhaba Saa lasts longest (Marhaba Saa 69/100, Libre 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libre or Marhaba Saa?

Libre projects furthest (Libre 75/100, Marhaba Saa 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libre and Marhaba Saa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Apple and Lime.

Is Libre or Marhaba Saa better for summer or winter?

Libre suits daytime wear; Marhaba Saa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libre and Marhaba Saa?

Libre has top notes of Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Woody Notes and Lime, a base of Amber, White Musk and Ozonic notes. Marhaba Saa has top notes of Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Peony, Green Apple and Datura, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Musk.