Fragrance comparison

Rose Supercritique vs The Libertine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Supercritique

Les EAUX Primordiales

3.86197 votes

Rank #13,660 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Libertine

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6748 votes

Rank #15,909 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Supercritique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Supercritique
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Libertine
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rose Supercritique4/7

The Libertine3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Supercritique
Community sentiment: Rose Supercritique
Longevity: The Libertine
Sillage & projection: Rose Supercritique
Value for money: The Libertine
Versatility: The Libertine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Supercritique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose SupercritiqueLes EAUX Primordiales

The LibertineAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 45%

Category winnerRose SupercritiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

197 votes

28%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerRose SupercritiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityThe Libertine

SillageRose Supercritique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe LibertineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseBlack CurrantCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseMyrrhAmbroxan

Notes

Black LicoriceCashmeranIncenseCardamomAmbroxanBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Rose Supercritique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night45

Spring70

Summer65

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Category winnerThe LibertineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Casual 34%Work 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerArnaud Poulain

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,909

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRose SupercritiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Supercritique by Les EAUX Primordiales opens with bright bergamot and sweet red berries that immediately wake up the senses. Instead of a heavy or dusty antique flower, the heart unfolds with dewy rose, tangy black currant, and a dash of green cardamom that adds gentle spice. As it settles onto the skin, smooth m…

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The Libertine by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The Libertine was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Rose Supercritique or The Libertine?

Rose Supercritique takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Supercritique is rated 3.86/5 from 197 votes; The Libertine is rated 3.67/5 from 48 votes. Choose Rose Supercritique for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Libertine for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Supercritique or The Libertine?

The Libertine lasts longest (The Libertine 85/100, Rose Supercritique 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Supercritique or The Libertine?

Projection is very close: Rose Supercritique 54/100, The Libertine 52/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Supercritique and The Libertine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Ambroxan.

Is Rose Supercritique or The Libertine better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Libertine is the stronger pick. For winter, The Libertine is the stronger pick. Rose Supercritique suits daytime wear; The Libertine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Supercritique and The Libertine?

Rose Supercritique has top notes of Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Black Currant and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Ambroxan. The Libertine features Black Licorice, Cashmeran, Incense, Cardamom and Ambroxan.