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Libre d'Esprit vs Wavechild

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

Updated 1,454 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wavechild takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Libre d'Esprit

    Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Wavechild

    Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Libre d'Esprit1/5
Wavechild4/5
Ratings & consensus
Wavechild
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Wavechild
Sillage & projection
Wavechild
Value for money
Libre d'Esprit
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wavechild

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Libre d'EspritÊtre
WavechildRoom 1015
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
4.02/ 5 · 1,437 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerWavechildRating 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

42%Love
32%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

1,437 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityWavechild

SillageWavechild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value45
Category winnerLibre d'EspritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
aquatic83%
coconut65%
fruity48%
sweet30%
ozonic100%
aquatic91%
citrus83%
amber74%
coconut65%
sweet56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both ozonic, aquatic and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Mandarin OrangeOrangeLemon
Heart
WatermelonCoconut
Base
AmbergrisAmberwoodCacao
InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter0
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex73
Women18
Men6
Unisex46
Women48
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,768

PerfumerAlice Lavenat

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,318

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerWavechildHigher 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…

Reviews →

Room 1015 Wavechild opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp lemon before unleashing a blast of candied watermelon. Coconut water softens the initial fruity pop, leading into a warm ambergris and cacao base. It fits humid July afternoons, casual boardwalk hangs, and sun-soaked beach outings when you want something p…

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

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Libre d'Esprit or Wavechild?

Wavechild takes 4 of 5 categories. Libre d'Esprit is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Wavechild is rated 4.02/5 from 1,437 votes. Choose Libre d'Esprit for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Wavechild for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Libre d'Esprit or Wavechild?

They last about the same: Wavechild 64/100, Libre d'Esprit 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Libre d'Esprit or Wavechild?

Projection is very close: Wavechild 52/100, Libre d'Esprit 50/100 for sillage.

Do Libre d'Esprit and Wavechild smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and coconut accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Coconut.

Is Libre d'Esprit or Wavechild better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Libre d'Esprit and Wavechild?

Libre d'Esprit features Watermelon and Coconut. Wavechild has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon and Coconut, a base of Ambergris, Amberwood and Cacao.

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