Fragrance comparison

Africano vs Free

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Africano

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2879 votes

Rank #22,702 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Free

Tiffosi

4.605 votes

Rank #41,362 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Africano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Africano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Free
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Africano3/4

Free1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Africano
Sillage & projection: Africano
Value for money: Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Africano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfricanoAlexandria Fragrances

FreeTiffosi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

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

48%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAfricano

SillageAfricano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

amber100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotMarigoldLemonOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenVioletJasmine

Base

MuskAmberVirginia CedarVetiver

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

Summer97

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,702

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfricanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Africano is a bright citrus floral wood with a soft musky base. The opening leans sparkling and aromatic, with bergamot, lemon and black currant giving it lift before violet, jasmine and cyclamen add a powdery floral haze. As it settles, cedar, vetiver, amber and musk keep it clean, smooth and easy to wear. It reads u…

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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, Africano or Free?

Africano takes 3 of 4 categories. Africano is rated 4.28/5 from 79 votes; Free is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Africano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Free for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Africano or Free?

Africano lasts longest (Africano 69/100, Free 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Africano or Free?

Africano projects furthest (Africano 66/100, Free 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Africano and Free smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Africano or Free better for summer or winter?

Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Africano and Free?

Africano has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Marigold and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Free has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.