Libertine
Vivienne WestwoodEDT2000
Side by side
Libertine vs. Pure Gold
Is Libertine better than Pure Gold?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskPatchouli
citrusfruitysweetwhite floralwoodymusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Libertine and Pure Gold?
| Libertine | Pure Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2000 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Martin Gras | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Libertine and Pure Gold smell?
Libertine
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
White Floral
Earthy
Mossy
Tropical
Woody
Pure Gold
White Floral
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Patchouli
Fruity
Vanilla
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Libertine and Pure Gold share?
Top
PineappleGrapefruitPassion Fruit
ApricotMandarin Orange
Heart
HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyRoseBergamot
JasmineNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossMuskPatchouliAmberLabdanum
MuskWhite MuskPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyPassion FruitRose
JasmineOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
Mandarin OrangeNeroli
Musk
Musk
MuskWhite Musk
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Pineapple
Apricot
Where they fit
When and where do Libertine and Pure Gold work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Libertine or Pure Gold?
| Libertine | Pure Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Libertine and Pure Gold?
Libertine occupies a curious middle ground: fruity enough to be playful, chypre enough to mean business. The tropical sweetness never fully takes over.Libertine
Here's the thing about Pure Gold: The neroli-heavy drydown splits people. Some find it too sharp, others find it perfect. The fragrance doesn't try to please everyone.Pure Gold
The hunt
Where to buy Libertine and Pure Gold
| Libertine | Pure Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | — | $66.49fragrancenet |
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