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    Ad Libitum vs. Presenza

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    Ad Libitum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ad Libitum vs. Presenza
    Ad LibitumPresenza
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20182025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJakub Florian HiermannMichele Pollini
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ad Libitum

    Citrus
    Woody
    Mossy
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Earthy
    Musky
    Aldehydic

    Presenza

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Green
    Powdery
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesCitronTangerineBergamot
    PetitgrainAldehydesLimeBergamotOrange
    Heart
    NeroliJasmineCedar
    JasmineNeroliIris
    Base
    OakmossMuskPatchouli
    White MuskOsmanthusSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ad Libitum vs. Presenza
    Ad LibitumPresenza
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    This is a chypre for people who know what a chypre is. The aldehydes at the top aren't a gimmick, they're the lift that keeps the citrus from going flat and the florals from going soft.Ad Libitum
    Aldehydes aren't for everyone, and this one doesn't pretend otherwise. The opening hits like cold sparkling water over bitter orange, sharp, bright, a little demanding.Presenza