Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Passion

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Passion

Soul Of Mine

3.7713 votes

Rank #42,817 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freedom1/5

Passion4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

PassionSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%

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

38%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 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

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPassion

SillagePassion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseOzonic notesViolet LeavesAppleOsmanthusFreesiaPear

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangVioletLily of the ValleyCarnation

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverCedar

Category winnerPassionLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 20%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,817

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPassionHigher 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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Passion by Soul Of Mine opens with a brisk snap of tart green apple, cool ozonic air, and dewy violet leaves before plunging into a radiant floral core. Lush tuberose, creamy jasmine, and sweet orange blossom take center stage, accented by a spicy touch of carnation and sunny ylang-ylang. As the initial blast settles …

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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 Passion?

Passion takes 4 of 5 categories. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Passion is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Passion?

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

Which projects more, Freedom or Passion?

Passion projects furthest (Passion 79/100, Freedom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom and Passion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cedar, Apple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Freedom or Passion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Freedom and Passion?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. Passion has top notes of Rose, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.