12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Libertine
feminine
Created by Martin Gras
Libertine by Vivienne Westwood is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Libertine was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Martin Gras. Top notes are Pineapple, Grapefruit and Passionfruit; middle notes are Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli, Labdanum and Amber. The fragrance was launched in 2000. Libertine is inspired by history and the English Monarchy. It was designed by Martin Gras as a lighter side of Vivienne Westwood\'s first fragrance Boudoir. More luscious and sparkly it opens with fresh notes of grapefruit, pineapple and passionfruit. The heart is composed of lily of the valley, honeysuckle, bergamot and rose. The base brings chypre notes of oak moss, patchouli, sensual musk and amber.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
30%
Win
73%
Spr
44%
Sum
46%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
30%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
384 votes
4.06
Love it
15941%
Like it
15340%
OK
72%
Dislike
6517%
Hate it
00%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
8.5
/ 10 community score
The community highly appreciates these vintage eaux and colognes as ideal summer fragrances, particularly for hot weather and mature wearers. While their short longevity is acknowledged, their lightweight, refreshing nature and ability to re-bloom with body heat are celebrated as magical qualities. The vintage bottles themselves are admired as beautiful collectibles.
Strengths
- Excellent for hot weather and high heat conditions
- Light, refreshing, and not cloying despite frequent reapplication
- Beautiful vintage bottles and aesthetic presentation
- Blooms again when body temperature rises, creating a magical effect
Weaknesses
- Very short longevity - brief wear time
- Many discontinued styles no longer readily available
- Some formulations may be too light for those seeking stronger projection
Best for
Summer heat and heatwavesDaytime morning wearHot flashes and temperature sensitivityVintage fragrance collecting
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
