Question 1

What's the difference between Under The Lemon Tree and Libre?

Accepted Answer

Under The Lemon Tree is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2018) dominated by Citrus accords. Libre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2019) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Aromatic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Under The Lemon Tree or Libre?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Under The Lemon Tree scores 3.83/5 vs Libre at 3.94/5. On r/fragrance, Under The Lemon Tree sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Libre is 6.2/10 (mixed). Under The Lemon Tree's standout strength: Clean, fresh, and citrusy profile appeals to lemon fragrance enthusiasts. Libre's standout strength: Versatile and wearable fragrance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Under The Lemon Tree and Libre smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Aromatic, Sweet, Petitgrain, Musk. Under The Lemon Tree: Under The Lemon Tree receives minimal but positive mentions in the r/fragrance community, primarily noted as a pleasant addition to lemon-themed fragrance collections. Libre: Libre receives mixed community reception, with particular criticism directed at the Intense version.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Under The Lemon Tree or Libre?

Accepted Answer

Libre: Good longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Under The Lemon Tree vs Libre?

Accepted Answer

Under The Lemon Tree scores highest for all seasons wear; Libre scores highest for fall wear. Under The Lemon Tree leans daytime, Libre leans daytime.

Under The Lemon Tree vs Libre

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Under The Lemon Tree (6)

Unique to Libre (7)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Under The Lemon Tree

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Libre

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Attribute	Under The Lemon Tree	Libre
Brand	Maison Martin Margiela	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2018	2019
Rating	3.83	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	11