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Libre Le Parfum vs Splendore

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

Updated 4,515 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Libre Le Parfum

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Splendore

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Libre Le Parfum2/4
Splendore2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Splendore
Sillage & projection
Libre Le Parfum
Value for money
Splendore
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Libre Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Libre Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent
SplendoreMaestro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 4,514 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
25%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

4,514 votes

100%Love
0%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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevitySplendore

SillageLibre Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSplendoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
honey77%
white floral69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match80%Very similar · both citrus, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerSaffronMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Bourbon VanillaHoneyTonka BeanVetiver
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotSaffronGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanVetiverHoney
InformationalShared notesGinger, Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex13
Women85
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#456

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Carlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#52,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLibre Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libre Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a rich, warm floral perfume wrapped in sweet honey and cozy bourbon vanilla. It balances bright mandarin orange and fresh ginger with smooth French lavender and orange blossom. Grounded by creamy tonka bean and vetiver, this fragrance is built for cool weather, evening dinners,…

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Splendore opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp pinch of ginger. As the citrus fades, a clean lavender and sweet orange blossom take over on the skin. The base settles into a thick, honeyed bourbon vanilla that lingers for hours. It is an easygoing, sweet scent that works well fo…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Libre Le Parfum or Splendore?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Libre Le Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 4,514 votes; Splendore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Libre Le Parfum for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Splendore for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Libre Le Parfum or Splendore?

Splendore lasts longest (Splendore 80/100, Libre Le Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libre Le Parfum or Splendore?

Libre Le Parfum projects furthest (Libre Le Parfum 65/100, Splendore 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libre Le Parfum and Splendore smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Libre Le Parfum or Splendore better for summer or winter?

Splendore suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libre Le Parfum and Splendore?

Libre Le Parfum has top notes of Ginger, Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Honey, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Splendore has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Honey.

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