Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Architect

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,080 ratings analysed

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Architect

Oriflame

4.19499 votes

Rank #3,141 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Architect takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

F by Ferragamo Free Time1/7

Architect6/7

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

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

ArchitectOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.19/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

Category winnerArchitectRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

581 votes

36%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

Category winnerArchitectMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityArchitect

SillageArchitect

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value72

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

tobacco72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

earthy30%

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

Amalfi LemonGinger

Heart

Pink PepperCardamom

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

CardamomWormwoodHemlockAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSequoiaVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArchitectMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,141

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerArchitectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Architect?

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

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

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

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

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

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Architect smell similar?

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

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

For summer, F by Ferragamo Free Time is the stronger pick. For winter, Architect is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.