Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Love & Peace Red Star

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

54%scent match

Some overlap

Love & Peace Red Star

Expand

4.001 votes

Rank #59,636 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 1 of 2 categories.

F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Love & Peace Red Star
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character.

F by Ferragamo Free Time1/2

Love & Peace Red Star0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Love & Peace Red StarExpand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

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%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonOrangeMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLitchiTropical Fruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineNutmegCardamomLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Love & Peace Red Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 24%Date 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,636

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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Love & Peace Red Star by Expand is an energetic aromatic fruity cologne built around a bright splash of juicy citrus and exotic sweetness. It kicks off with a lively surge of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and tangy black currant, backed by the sweet, watery punch of tropical fruit and litchi. As the initial citrus bl…

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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 Love & Peace Red Star?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 1 of 2 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Love & Peace Red Star is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Love & Peace Red Star for a citrus and fruity character.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Love & Peace Red Star?

Projection is very close: F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100, Love & Peace Red Star 50/100 for sillage.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Love & Peace Red Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk.

Is F by Ferragamo Free Time or Love & Peace Red Star better for summer or winter?

Love & Peace Red Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F by Ferragamo Free Time and Love & Peace Red Star?

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. Love & Peace Red Star has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.