Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Appletini

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #30,631 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Freedom1/4

Appletini3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Appletini
Sillage & projection: Appletini
Value for money: Freedom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Appletini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

AppletiniMayrit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Apple. Durations are only published for Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,631

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet of…

Reviews →

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

Reviews →

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, Freedom or Appletini?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Appletini?

Appletini lasts longest (Appletini 72/100, Freedom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Appletini?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, Freedom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom and Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Apple.

Is Freedom or Appletini better for summer or winter?

Freedom suits daytime wear; Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freedom and Appletini?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.