Fragrance comparison

Imperial Liberty vs Wanted Freeride

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

Imperial Liberty

Aurora Scents

3.504 votes

Rank #67,657 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Wanted Freeride

Azzaro

3.7575 votes

Rank #14,984 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wanted Freeride takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imperial Liberty
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Wanted Freeride
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Imperial Liberty1/4

Wanted Freeride3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wanted Freeride
Sillage & projection: Wanted Freeride
Value for money: Imperial Liberty
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wanted Freeride

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial LibertyAurora Scents

Wanted FreerideAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.75/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

39%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWanted Freeride

SillageWanted Freeride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerImperial LibertyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCardamomPimentoOrangeLemonMint

Heart

LavenderCedar

Base

VanillaMuskWoody Notes

Top

LavenderLemonGingerMint

Heart

JuniperAppleCardamomGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cardamom, Lemon and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men79

Unisex9

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,984

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerWanted FreerideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial Liberty by Aurora Scents offers a sharp, aromatic opening led by juniper and mint. It quickly softens into a heart of lavender and cedar, resting on a base of vanilla and musk. Designed for men, this 2023 release works well for daily office wear or casual spring outings, providing a clean, woody profile that …

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Azzaro Wanted Freeride is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic freshness. It centers on a sharp ginger and lavender opening that transitions into a heart of crisp apple and juniper. The base brings a warm, dry amberwood foundation, creating an versatile scent profile suitable for casual daily wear througho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imperial Liberty or Wanted Freeride?

Wanted Freeride takes 3 of 4 categories. Imperial Liberty is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Wanted Freeride is rated 3.75/5 from 75 votes. Choose Imperial Liberty for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Wanted Freeride for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Liberty or Wanted Freeride?

They last about the same: Wanted Freeride 69/100, Imperial Liberty 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Liberty or Wanted Freeride?

Wanted Freeride projects furthest (Wanted Freeride 67/100, Imperial Liberty 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Liberty and Wanted Freeride smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cardamom, Lemon and Mint.

Is Imperial Liberty or Wanted Freeride better for summer or winter?

Imperial Liberty suits day or night wear; Wanted Freeride suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Liberty and Wanted Freeride?

Imperial Liberty has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Pimento and Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Woody Notes. Wanted Freeride has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Ginger and Mint, heart notes of Juniper, Apple, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver.