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Meftun vs Garson Libre

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

Updated 111 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Meftun

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Garson Libre

    Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Meftun4/5
Garson Libre1/5
Ratings & consensus
Meftun
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Meftun
Sillage & projection
Meftun
Value for money
Garson Libre
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Meftun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MeftunRegalien
Garson LibreLPDO
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%
Category winnerMeftunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
29%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

63 votes

29%Love
48%Like
19%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value93
Category winnerGarson LibreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
smoky69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
aldehydic92%
citrus84%
musky77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CognacRumCorianderCinnamon
Heart
WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger
Base
PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood
Top
AldehydesMandarin OrangeAngelicaMate
Heart
MagnoliaNutmegCarawayCinnamonCorianderPimento
Base
IncenseVetiverAmberPatchouliCedarLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cinnamon, Angelica and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring64
Summer15
Fall100
Winter97
Day36
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex26
Women7
Men47
Unisex35
Women18
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,197

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#23,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…

Reviews →

Garson Libre by LPDO opens with a sharp, metallic burst of aldehydes and bright mandarin orange. This unisex composition settles into a meditative base of incense, vetiver, and labdanum. It works well as a crisp, professional scent for office wear or cool spring mornings. The blend remains light and airy, avoiding hea…

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, Meftun or Garson Libre?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories. Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes; Garson Libre is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Garson Libre for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meftun or Garson Libre?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Garson Libre 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meftun or Garson Libre?

Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Garson Libre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meftun and Garson Libre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cinnamon, Angelica and Patchouli.

Is Meftun or Garson Libre better for summer or winter?

Meftun suits evening wear; Garson Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meftun and Garson Libre?

Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Garson Libre has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Angelica and Mate, heart notes of Magnolia, Nutmeg, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

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