Freya vs Ride The Waves
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Freya takes 4 of 5 categories.
FreyaChoose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ride The WavesChoose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Freya4/5
Ride The Waves1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Freya
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Freya
- Sillage & projection
- Freya
- Value for money
- Ride The Waves
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Freya
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FreyaOriflameRide The WavesMiss KayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 1,232 votes
Have 15%Had 85%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%
Category winnerFreyaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
1,232 votes
30%Love
30%Like
30%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFreya
SillageFreya
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRide The WavesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh92%
floral84%
marine77%
green69%
citrus61%
marine100%
citrus91%
fresh83%
white floral74%
aromatic65%
musky56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both marine, fresh and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesCitruses
Heart
WildflowersGreen NotesGingerRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Sea NotesCitruses
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer100
Fall8
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,765
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#41,254
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFreyaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFreya by Oriflame opens with a sharp burst of sea notes and citruses that quickly settle into a cool heart of wildflowers, ginger, and lily-of-the-valley. Philippe Bousseton grounded this 2002 release on a sturdy base of cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli. It offers a bracing, airy freshness built for spring mornings an…
Reviews →Ride The Waves is a light, feminine aquatic with a bright citrus start, soft watery florals, and a musky cedar base. It goes in a fresh, breezy direction rather than a sugary one. On skin, the marine and citrus notes can fade quickly, leaving a cleaner, slightly sweeter trail. It suits warm days, casual wear, and anyo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Freya or Ride The Waves?
Freya takes 4 of 5 categories. Freya is rated 4.10/5 from 1,232 votes; Ride The Waves is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Freya for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ride The Waves for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Freya or Ride The Waves?
Freya lasts longest (Freya 61/100, Ride The Waves 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Freya or Ride The Waves?
Freya projects furthest (Freya 60/100, Ride The Waves 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Freya and Ride The Waves smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.
Is Freya or Ride The Waves better for summer or winter?
Ride The Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Freya and Ride The Waves?
Freya has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Wildflowers, Green Notes, Ginger and Rose, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Ride The Waves has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Water Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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