Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Jewel for Him

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 961 ratings analysed

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jewel for Him

M. Micallef

3.95380 votes

Rank #4,962 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jewel for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

F by Ferragamo Free Time2/7

Jewel for Him5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Jewel for HimM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

3.95/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeRating 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

40%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerJewel for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJewel for Him

SillageJewel for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value49

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%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotGrapefruitCardamomPink PepperPepper

Heart

Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

BenzoinIncenseMossMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, 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–

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJewel for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,962

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerJewel for HimHigher 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 →

Jewel for Him by M. Micallef is a refined woody fragrance, defined by sharp citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit balanced by spicy cardamom and pink pepper. Designed for the modern man, it works well as a versatile daily signature, transitioning cleanly from office wear in spring to cooler autumn evenings. The blen…

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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 Jewel for Him?

Jewel for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Jewel for Him is rated 3.95/5 from 380 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Jewel for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Jewel for Him?

Jewel for Him lasts longest (Jewel for Him 74/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Jewel for Him?

Jewel for Him projects furthest (Jewel for Him 63/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Jewel for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in F by Ferragamo Free Time and Jewel for Him?

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. Jewel for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Moss and Musk.