Esprit Libre
Antonio ViscontiEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Esprit Libre vs. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Hermessence Poivre Samarcande rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Esprit Libre | Hermessence Poivre Samarcande | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Antonio Visconti | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Esprit Libre
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Herbal
White Floral
Lavender
Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Mossy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderOrange BlossomSageThyme
Bell PepperAllspice
Heart
GrapefruitLemonLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli
Black PepperPaprika
Base
GalbanumOakmossPetitgrainPineTonka Bean
CedarwoodOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Esprit Libre | Hermessence Poivre Samarcande | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the fragrance for people who think they don't like lavender. The herbaceous opening is assertive, almost sharp enough to put you off, then somewhere around the thirty-minute mark the citrus.Esprit Libre
This doesn't project into a room. It leans in when you do. Ellena structured this around ISO E-Super, which is why it wears intimate and shifts throughout the day.Hermessence Poivre Samarcande