Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 612 ratings analysed

6 wins

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

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71%scent match

Closely related

Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche

Pedro Del Hierro

3.7431 votes

Rank #26,170 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 6 of 7 categories.

F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

F by Ferragamo Free Time6/7

Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche1/7

Ratings & consensus: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Community sentiment: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Longevity: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Sillage & projection: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Value for money: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Versatility: Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche
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

Pedro del Hierro Eau FraîchePedro Del Hierro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

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

6%Love

74%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityF by Ferragamo Free Time

SillageF by Ferragamo Free Time

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

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%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match71%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

GrapefruitSicilian MandarinNeroli

Heart

MintGingerCardamom

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, 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–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerPedro del Hierro Eau FraîcheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,170

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews4

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 …

Reviews →

A bright citrus aromatic with a Mediterranean feel, Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraiche opens on grapefruit, mandarin and neroli, then stays crisp with mint, ginger and cardamom over soft woods and musk. It reads clean, fresh and easy to wear. This looks best for warm weather, daytime use and casual settings. If you like air…

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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 Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 6 of 7 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche?

They last about the same: F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100, Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche?

F by Ferragamo Free Time projects furthest (F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100, Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk.

Is F by Ferragamo Free Time or Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche is the stronger pick. For winter, F by Ferragamo Free Time is the stronger pick. Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F by Ferragamo Free Time and Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche?

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. Pedro del Hierro Eau Fraîche has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Mandarin and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Musk.