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    Presenza vs. Ad Libitum

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Presenza vs. Ad Libitum
    PresenzaAd Libitum
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20252018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMichele PolliniJakub Florian Hiermann
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Presenza

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Green
    Powdery
    Aldehydic

    Ad Libitum

    Citrus
    Woody
    Mossy
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Earthy
    Musky
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainAldehydesLimeBergamotOrange
    AldehydesCitronTangerineBergamot
    Heart
    JasmineNeroliIris
    NeroliJasmineCedar
    Base
    White MuskOsmanthusSandalwoodPatchouli
    OakmossMuskPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Presenza vs. Ad Libitum
    PresenzaAd Libitum
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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