Fragrance comparison

Nordic Light vs Liberty

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Liberty

Bitty Bettys

4.502 votes

Rank #43,502 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nordic Light takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Liberty
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nordic Light3/4

Liberty1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liberty
Sillage & projection: Nordic Light
Value for money: Nordic Light
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nordic Light

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nordic LightClean

LibertyBitty Bettys

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLiberty

SillageNordic Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNordic LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

floral100%

marine92%

yellow floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

Top

Sea NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeBlood Grapefruit

Heart

Raspberry BloomOrchidJasmine

Base

Mimosa PetalsMagnoliaLilyWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNordic LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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Liberty is a bright floral aquatic that leans strongly marine from the first spray. Sea notes and sharp citrus give it a salty, breezy opening, while orchid, jasmine and soft yellow florals smooth it out as it dries down. It reads clean, summery and distinctly oceanic rather than sugary or heavy. If you like fresh per…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nordic Light or Liberty?

Nordic Light takes 3 of 4 categories. Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes; Liberty is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Liberty for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nordic Light or Liberty?

Liberty lasts longest (Liberty 70/100, Nordic Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Light or Liberty?

Nordic Light projects furthest (Nordic Light 44/100, Liberty 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nordic Light and Liberty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Magnolia.

Is Nordic Light or Liberty better for summer or winter?

Nordic Light suits daytime wear; Liberty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Light and Liberty?

Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla. Liberty has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Mimosa Petals, Magnolia, Lily and Woody Notes.