Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,404 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo 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.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

F by Ferragamo Free Time1/7

Byblos Uomo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating 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

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value68

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%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk. 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–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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 Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk.

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

For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.