Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico vs Free

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico

Sikelia

3.6010 votes

Rank #56,108 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Free

Tiffosi

4.605 votes

Rank #41,362 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Free
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico2/4

Free2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico
Value for money: Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Free

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e BasilicoSikelia

FreeTiffosi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 74%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico

SillageAcqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

white floral60%

fruity50%

amber100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MandarinOrangeBlack CurrantClementineGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

JasmineMagnolia

Base

CedarVetiverCypressAmberWhite Musk

Top

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright citrus aromatic that opens with mandarin, clementine, grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by a tart black currant touch. It starts juicy and lively, then settles into a cleaner floral heart with jasmine and magnolia. As it dries down, cedar, vetiver, cypress, amber and white musk give it a woody, lightly musky…

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Free by Tiffosi is a sweet amber-fruity floral that opens with black currant and bergamot, then settles into soft jasmine over a warm amber base. It reads easy, feminine, and gently sensual rather than heavy. With its intimate trail and light structure, it suits everyday wear, especially if you want something afforda…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico or Free?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Free is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Free for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico or Free?

They last about the same: Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico 52/100, Free 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico or Free?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico projects furthest (Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico 45/100, Free 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico and Free smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico or Free better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico suits daytime wear; Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico and Free?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Black Currant and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Cypress and Amber. Free has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.