Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs London Calling

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 582 ratings analysed

1 wins

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

London Calling

Ben Sherman

5.001 votes

Rank #50,480 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 1 of 1 categories.

F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
London Calling
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

F by Ferragamo Free Time1/1

London Calling0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

London CallingBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%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

Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotCardamomLimeMint

Heart

PatchouliIncenseNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarVanillaVetiverCoffeeAmberMuskHay

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeHigher 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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Ben Sherman London Calling is a citrus aromatic fragrance that pairs bright citrus fruits with warm coffee and hay. It opens with zesty lime, Amalfi lemon, and fresh mint, before settling into incense and nutmeg. A base of cedar, vanilla, and vetiver grounds the blend, making it ideal for casual daytime wear during mi…

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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 London Calling?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 1 of 1 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and London Calling smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% 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 London Calling better for summer or winter?

London Calling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. London Calling has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vanilla, Vetiver and Coffee.