Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Freedom

Pure Sense

3.8392 votes

Rank #15,134 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,301 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Freedom
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freedom2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Freedom
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Freedom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomPure Sense

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerFreedomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

92 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

floral77%

fresh65%

ozonic53%

woody42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Ozonic notesDew DropMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Green GrassCloverNutmegRhubarbPepperCardamomCyclamen

Base5-7 hrs

GalbanumCypressAmbroxanCedar

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cyclamen and Cedar. Durations are only published for Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter28

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex76

Women20

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 13%Party 7%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,134

PerfumerMaria Ushakova

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreedomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom by Pure Sense presents an authentic open-air landscape in liquid form. The immediate spray releases a chill of ozonic dew and bright mandarin orange. Within five minutes, the citrus gives way to an earthy core of sheared green grass, tart rhubarb, and wild clover. It is intensely botanical. You will not find s…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Freedom is rated 3.83/5 from 92 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Freedom for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Freedom 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Freedom 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cyclamen and Cedar.

Is Freedom or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Freedom suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freedom and Summer 1872?

Freedom has top notes of Ozonic notes, Dew Drop and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Grass, Clover, Nutmeg and Rhubarb, a base of Galbanum, Cypress, Ambroxan and Cedar. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.