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    Libertine vs. Santal Royal

    Libertine by Contradictions in ILK bottle

    Libertine

    Contradictions in ILK
    Eau de Parfum2020
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Santal Royal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Libertine vs. Santal Royal
    LibertineSantal Royal
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMartin GrasThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Libertine

    Woody
    Citrus
    Animalic
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Beeswax
    Leather
    Honey

    Santal Royal

    Rose
    Oud
    Woody
    Leather
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeBeeswaxCognac
    JasmineNeroli
    Heart
    RoseCuminSaffronOrange Blossom
    RosePeachCinnamon
    Base
    LeatherAmber
    OudLeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Libertine vs. Santal Royal
    LibertineSantal Royal
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Libertine occupies a curious middle ground: fruity enough to be playful, chypre enough to mean business. The tropical sweetness never fully takes over.Libertine
    The name suggests sandalwood royalty. The fragrance delivers oud and leather instead. That's not a flaw, that's a statement: the royal house chose something darker, more interesting, more itself.Santal Royal