Fragrance comparison

Freedom Wave vs V

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 339 ratings analysed

4 wins

Freedom Wave

Maori Collection

3.7155 votes

Rank #20,192 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

WIDIAN

3.48284 votes

Rank #7,027 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Freedom Wave takes 4 of 7 categories.

Freedom Wave
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Freedom Wave4/7

V3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Freedom WaveMaori Collection

VWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

3.48/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerFreedom WaveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

37%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerFreedom WaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityV

SillageV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFreedom WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both tuberose, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberosePeachVanillaLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonPeachLemon

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomSolar Notes

Base

CaramelVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Peach, Vanilla and Lemon. Durations are only published for Freedom Wave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night25

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFreedom WaveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men5

Unisex37

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,192

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,027

PerfumerAli Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom Wave by Maori Collection presents an airy take on creamy tuberose, framed by sweet peach, bright lemon, and soft vanilla. Rather than feeling heavy or sticky, the floral fruity profile settles into a clean, powdery softness reminiscent of a luxury body cream. A brief touch of citrus leads the opening before lu…

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WIDIAN V opens with ripe peach, cinnamon and a touch of lemon, then moves into a dense white floral heart where tuberose leads. As it settles, caramel, vanilla and cedar give it a creamy, spiced sweetness with a polished, slightly vintage feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold florals with gourmand warmth rather than …

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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 Wave or V?

Freedom Wave takes 4 of 7 categories. Freedom Wave is rated 3.71/5 from 55 votes; V is rated 3.48/5 from 284 votes. Choose Freedom Wave for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Freedom Wave or V?

V lasts longest (V 74/100, Freedom Wave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom Wave or V?

V projects furthest (V 70/100, Freedom Wave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom Wave and V smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tuberose, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Peach, Vanilla and Lemon.

Is Freedom Wave or V better for summer or winter?

For summer, Freedom Wave is the stronger pick. For winter, V is the stronger pick. Freedom Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freedom Wave and V?

Freedom Wave features Tuberose, Peach, Vanilla and Lemon. V has top notes of Cinnamon, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Solar Notes, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Cedar.