Fragrance comparison

Architect vs F by Ferragamo Free Time

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,080 ratings analysed

6 wins

Architect

Oriflame

4.19499 votes

Rank #3,141 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Architect takes 6 of 7 categories.

Architect
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Architect6/7

F by Ferragamo Free Time1/7

Ratings & consensus: Architect
Community sentiment: Architect
Longevity: Architect
Sillage & projection: Architect
Value for money: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Versatility: Architect
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Architect

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArchitectOriflame

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

Category winnerArchitectRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

25%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

581 votes

Category winnerArchitectMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArchitect

SillageArchitect

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value76

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

tobacco72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomWormwoodHemlockAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSequoiaVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonGinger

Heart

Pink PepperCardamom

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArchitectMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,141

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerArchitectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexis Dadier constructed Architect by Oriflame around a dry, woody heart of Virginia cedar, sequoia, and guaiac wood. Bright cardamom and bitter wormwood lift the opening, while dark tobacco and earthy patchouli anchor the base. It is a dense, smoky scent built for crisp autumn evenings and cold winter office days.

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Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Free Time opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon and sharp, effervescent ginger. The zippy citrus introduction feels brisk and cooling, followed quickly by a mild kick of cracked pink pepper and aromatic cardamom that adds clean warmth without feeling heavy. As the …

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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, Architect or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Architect takes 6 of 7 categories. Architect is rated 4.19/5 from 499 votes; F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes. Choose Architect for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Architect or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Architect lasts longest (Architect 64/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Architect or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Architect projects furthest (Architect 58/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Architect and F by Ferragamo Free Time smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Architect or F by Ferragamo Free Time better for summer or winter?

For summer, Architect is the stronger pick. For winter, Architect is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Architect and F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Architect has top notes of Cardamom, Wormwood, Hemlock and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Sequoia and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. F by Ferragamo Free Time has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Virginia Cedar.