Vivienne Westwood 2000 EDT

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Libertine

by Martin Gras

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Vivienne Westwood Libertine is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Martin Gras. Libertine opens with Grapefruit, Pineapple, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Vivienne Westwood's Libertine carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and unique, this chypre-fruity scent is a wild card. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, while others find it a challenging, even 'nasty' olfactory mess. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with an unexpected masculine edge for many.
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Libertine Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for daily wear, though its unique and sometimes 'masculine' character might make it less suitable for very formal settings. Many found it wearable for work and dates, appreciating its distinctive charm.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An unexpected journey, Libertine opens with a flash of tart grapefruit and the juicy sweetness of pineapple and passionfruit, though many find the fruit notes fleeting. The heart unfolds with classic florals, honeysuckle and lily of the valley, tempered by bergamot, before settling into a deep, earthy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and warm amber. A truly complex and intriguing aroma.

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