Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Strictly for Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 715 ratings analysed

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Strictly for Men

Van Gils

3.77134 votes

Rank #9,239 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strictly for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Strictly for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

F by Ferragamo Free Time3/7

Strictly for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Strictly for MenVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

3.77/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%

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

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

134 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityStrictly for Men

SillageStrictly for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value64

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%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeCardamomCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

OrangePatchouliAmberVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Strictly for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night73

Category winnerStrictly for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerStrictly for MenHigher 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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Strictly for Men by Van Gils is an aromatic, woody, and spicy cologne built around the classic traditions of European barbershop grooming. The scent kicks off with an invigorating snap of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and herbal lemon verbena, cutting through the morning air with clean, soapy brightness. Within half a…

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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 Strictly for Men?

Strictly for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Strictly for Men is rated 3.77/5 from 134 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Strictly for Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Strictly for Men?

Strictly for Men lasts longest (Strictly for Men 70/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Strictly for Men?

Strictly for Men projects furthest (Strictly for Men 64/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Strictly for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is F by Ferragamo Free Time or Strictly for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Strictly for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Strictly for Men is the stronger pick. Strictly for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F by Ferragamo Free Time and Strictly for Men?

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. Strictly for Men has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Orange, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.