Fragrance comparison

Libre d'Esprit vs Watermelon Waves

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Libre d'Esprit

Être

4.1817 votes

Rank #48,768 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #68,837 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libre d'Esprit takes 2 of 3 categories.

Libre d'Esprit
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Libre d'Esprit2/3

Watermelon Waves1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Libre d'Esprit
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Watermelon Waves
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Libre d'Esprit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Libre d'EspritÊtre

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLibre d'Esprit

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWatermelon WavesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

coconut65%

fruity48%

sweet30%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonCoconut

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange PeelMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

WatermelonStar FruitCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

TonkaCoconut TreeMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Coconut. Durations are only published for Watermelon Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex73

Women18

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,768

PerfumerAlice Lavenat

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLibre d'EspritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libre d'Esprit by Être opens with a burst of crisp, juicy watermelon and sunny fruit accords that feel like taking a bite out of chilled fruit on a hot afternoon. As the initial splash settles, the scent transitions into smooth coconut water, softened by airy ozonic notes and a clean, creamy musk base. It avoids feeli…

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Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves delivers an instant splash of chilled summer fruit and breezy coastline air. The first spray releases bright lemon, crisp orange peel, and sweet mandarin juice. It feels like cracking open a frosty citrus seltzer on a sweltering July afternoon. Soon after, the heart reveals crisp pink wate…

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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 d'Esprit or Watermelon Waves?

Libre d'Esprit takes 2 of 3 categories. Libre d'Esprit is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Watermelon Waves is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Libre d'Esprit for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Watermelon Waves for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Libre d'Esprit or Watermelon Waves?

Libre d'Esprit lasts longest (Libre d'Esprit 62/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libre d'Esprit and Watermelon Waves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Coconut.

Is Libre d'Esprit or Watermelon Waves better for summer or winter?

Libre d'Esprit suits daytime wear; Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libre d'Esprit and Watermelon Waves?

Libre d'Esprit features Watermelon and Coconut. Watermelon Waves has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Mandarin, heart notes of Watermelon, Star Fruit and Coconut, a base of Tonka, Coconut Tree and Musk.