Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Jacadi

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Jacadi

4.605 votes

Rank #33,325 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jacadi
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freedom1/3

Jacadi1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

JacadiJacadi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 19%Want 69%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityFreedom

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

AppleClovesLemon

Heart

JasmineMarigoldYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliCedarCorianderVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cedar, Apple and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJacadiHigher 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…

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Jacadi by Jacadi is a charming floral-fruity scent launched in 1987. It greets the wearer with a crisp apple and lemon sparkle, balanced by warm cloves. As it warms on the skin, a classic blend of jasmine and marigold emerges, resting on a base of patchouli and cedar. It is an ideal choice for casual daytime wear duri…

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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, Freedom or Jacadi?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Jacadi is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jacadi for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Jacadi?

Freedom lasts longest (Freedom 60/100, Jacadi 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Jacadi?

Projection is very close: Freedom 50/100, Jacadi 50/100 for sillage.

Do Freedom and Jacadi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cedar, Apple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Freedom or Jacadi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Freedom and Jacadi?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. Jacadi has top notes of Apple, Cloves and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Coriander and Vetiver.