Fragrance comparison

The Libertine vs Zaad Go

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Libertine

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6748 votes

Rank #15,909 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad Go

O Boticário

3.92172 votes

Rank #32,393 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Libertine takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

The Libertine5/7

Zaad Go2/7

Ratings & consensus: Zaad Go
Community sentiment: Zaad Go
Longevity: The Libertine
Sillage & projection: The Libertine
Value for money: The Libertine
Versatility: The Libertine
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

Zaad GoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 45%

3.92/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 63%Had 26%Want 11%

Category winnerZaad GoRating 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

38%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerZaad GoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Libertine

SillageThe Libertine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerThe LibertineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

CardamomSaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Water NotesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavenderAfrican GeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base

AmbroxanIncenseSandalwoodMuskMossVanillaOak Tree

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Ambroxan 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe LibertineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,909

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,393

PerfumerAdilson Rato

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.

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Zaad Go by O Boticário is a fresh and spicy woody fragrance built around sparkling lemon, aromatic cardamom, and warm amber woods. It starts with an energizing splash of citrus and exotic saffron, then settles into crisp lavender, aquatic notes, and smooth sandalwood. Designed as an easygoing daily wear cologne, it fe…

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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, The Libertine or Zaad Go?

The Libertine takes 5 of 7 categories. The Libertine is rated 3.67/5 from 48 votes; Zaad Go is rated 3.92/5 from 172 votes. Choose The Libertine for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zaad Go for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Libertine or Zaad Go?

The Libertine lasts longest (The Libertine 85/100, Zaad Go 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Libertine or Zaad Go?

The Libertine projects furthest (The Libertine 52/100, Zaad Go 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Libertine and Zaad Go smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Bergamot.

Is The Libertine or Zaad Go better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Libertine and Zaad Go?

The Libertine features Black Licorice, Cashmeran, Incense, Cardamom and Ambroxan. Zaad Go has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender and African Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.