Fragrance comparison

Appletini vs Freedom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #30,637 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories.

Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Appletini3/4

Freedom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AppletiniMayrit

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,637

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet of…

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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, Appletini or Freedom?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories. Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Appletini or Freedom?

Appletini lasts longest (Appletini 72/100, Freedom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Appletini or Freedom?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, Freedom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Appletini and Freedom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Appletini or Freedom better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear; Freedom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Appletini and Freedom?

Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather.