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Bangkok Shock vs Libre

Bangkok Shock and Libre overlap 48% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Voters pick Bangkok Shock mostly for spring and Libre for autumn.

At a glance

Bangkok ShockLibre
BrandThe Nose BehindYves Saint Laurent
Release year20222019
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
7.3/10220 votes
7.5/102,024 votes
Longevity
7.9/10
7.8/10
Sillage
7.6/10
7.6/10

When to wear

Seasons
Bangkok ShockLibre
Spring33%29%
Autumn28%31%
Summer22%19%
Winter17%22%
Occasions
Bangkok ShockLibre
Casual27%19%
Evening20%21%
Nighttime20%21%
Daytime17%20%
Office13%17%

Notes

In both

  • Mandarin orange
  • Musk
  • Ambergris

Bangkok Shock

Only in this one

  • Aquatic notes
  • Petitgrain
  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Jasminum auriculatum
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Spices
  • Iris
  • Damask rose
  • Patchouli
  • Vanilla
  • Benzoin
  • Sandalwood

Libre

Only in this one

  • Neroli
  • French lavender
  • Moroccan orange blossom absolute
  • Jasmine sambac absolute
  • Cedar
  • Bourbon vanilla

Accords

Bangkok Shock

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Libre

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.9/10 for Bangkok Shock, 7.8/10 for Libre.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.6/10 for Bangkok Shock, 7.6/10 for Libre.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 17% of the season votes for Bangkok Shock and 22% for Libre.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 22% of the season votes for Bangkok Shock and 19% for Libre.

Which one is rated higher?

Libre is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 7.3/10 for Bangkok Shock.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Mandarin orange, Musk, Ambergris.