Fragrance comparison

The Libertine vs Rose Taif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Libertine

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6748 votes

Rank #15,909 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Taif

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #41,431 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Libertine takes 2 of 4 categories.

The Libertine
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Taif
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Libertine2/4

Rose Taif1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LibertineAlkemia Perfumes

Rose TaifJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityThe Libertine

SillageRose Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

amber100%

woody65%

balsamic30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black LicoriceCashmeranIncenseCardamomAmbroxanBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamom

Heart

Turkish RoseWhite HoneyHeliotropeGeraniumSaffronClove

Base

MuscenoneKephalisCashmere WoodAmber XtremeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom 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

Spring70

Summer65

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,909

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#41,431

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LibertineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

Rose Taif by J'Elle Bulan Parfums captures the intensity of Arabian floral traditions. It balances a central Turkish rose with spiced cardamom and white honey, grounded by a dense, woody base. This unisex composition offers a modern, resinous take on a classic floral profile, ideal for those who prefer their scents wi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Libertine or Rose Taif?

The Libertine takes 2 of 4 categories. The Libertine is rated 3.67/5 from 48 votes; Rose Taif is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Libertine for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Taif for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Libertine or Rose Taif?

The Libertine lasts longest (The Libertine 85/100, Rose Taif 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Libertine or Rose Taif?

Rose Taif projects furthest (Rose Taif 75/100, The Libertine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Libertine and Rose Taif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Bergamot.

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

The Libertine suits day or night wear; Rose Taif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Libertine and Rose Taif?

The Libertine features Black Licorice, Cashmeran, Incense, Cardamom and Ambroxan. Rose Taif has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, White Honey, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Muscenone, Kephalis, Cashmere Wood and Amber Xtreme.