Fragrance comparison

I Am Free vs PNW

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

I Am Free

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.258 votes

Rank #55,854 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

PNW

Poesie

—0 votes

Rank #68,817 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Am Free takes 2 of 2 categories.

I Am Free
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PNW
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character.

I Am Free2/2

PNW0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I Am FreeBibliothèque de Parfum

PNWPoesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageI Am Free

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

musky65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

sweet100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

coconut48%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Litsea CubebaBitter OrangeGrapefruitMandarinLemon

Heart

LemongrassSea SaltNutmegTeaWhite FlowersCoconut

Base

MuskRosemaryCardamomAmbergrisGinger

Notes

PumpkinNutmegWoodsy NotesCoconutSweet NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,817

PerfumerJoelle Nealy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI Am FreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright, simple citrus scent that leads with orange and bitter citrus peel, then softens into a light touch of white florals. As it wears, a gentle salty skin effect can show up a few hours in, with a clean musky, aromatic base underneath. It is easy to sample and easy to understand, but it may feel a little plain if…

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PNW by Poesie opens with an unexpected burst of crisp grapefruit and sharp nutmeg, striking a bright yet earthy balance right out of the bottle. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, rich pumpkin and creamy coconut emerge, wrapping the spices in a smooth, cozy warmth that feels distinctly autumnal. Woody notes anchor…

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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 projects more, I Am Free or PNW?

I Am Free projects furthest (I Am Free 33/100, PNW 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Am Free and PNW smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Coconut.

Is I Am Free or PNW better for summer or winter?

I Am Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Am Free and PNW?

I Am Free has top notes of Litsea Cubeba, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Lemongrass, Sea Salt, Nutmeg and Tea, a base of Musk, Rosemary, Cardamom and Ambergris. PNW features Pumpkin, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes, Coconut and Sweet Notes.