Fragrance comparison

B.U. Free Spirit vs LXXXV

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

B.U. Free Spirit

Sarantis

3.9236 votes

Rank #19,510 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

LXXXV

Zara

4.2417 votes

Rank #32,838 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LXXXV takes 3 of 5 categories.

B.U. Free Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LXXXV
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

B.U. Free Spirit2/5

LXXXV3/5

Ratings & consensus: LXXXV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LXXXV
Sillage & projection: LXXXV
Value for money: B.U. Free Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.U. Free Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.U. Free SpiritSarantis

LXXXVZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 44%Want 35%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

Category winnerLXXXVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

35%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLXXXV

SillageLXXXV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerB.U. Free SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

rose61%

floral100%

aquatic86%

woody72%

ozonic58%

fruity44%

sweet30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearOrange Blossom

Heart

LotusRosePink Jasmine

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

Notes

LotusBambooPear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPear and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall29

Winter6

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerB.U. Free SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.U. Free Spirit is a light, cheerful fruity floral with juicy pear, soft white flowers and a musky vanilla finish. It opens fresh and clean, then settles into a gentle floral sweetness that stays easy to wear. This suits spring and summer best, especially daytime, office wear and casual use. If you like affordable sc…

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LXXXV by Zara is a light floral green fragrance designed for women. It combines the clean crispness of bamboo and lotus with a soft splash of pear. Best worn in warm spring weather, it projects a quiet, clean skin scent that feels fresh and unobtrusive during a busy workday.

Reviews →

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, B.U. Free Spirit or LXXXV?

LXXXV takes 3 of 5 categories. B.U. Free Spirit is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes; LXXXV is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose B.U. Free Spirit for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose LXXXV for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B.U. Free Spirit or LXXXV?

LXXXV lasts longest (LXXXV 60/100, B.U. Free Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.U. Free Spirit or LXXXV?

LXXXV projects furthest (LXXXV 58/100, B.U. Free Spirit 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.U. Free Spirit and LXXXV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear and Lotus.

Is B.U. Free Spirit or LXXXV better for summer or winter?

B.U. Free Spirit suits daytime wear; LXXXV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.U. Free Spirit and LXXXV?

B.U. Free Spirit has top notes of Pear and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lotus, Rose and Pink Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. LXXXV features Lotus, Bamboo and Pear.