Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Free Spirit

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Original

Andree Putman

4.3268 votes

Rank #15,964 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Free Spirit

Ajmal

3.2830 votes

Rank #19,366 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Original
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Free Spirit
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Original3/5

Free Spirit2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Free Spirit
Sillage & projection: L'Original
Value for money: Free Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalAndree Putman

Free SpiritAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 48%

3.28/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%

Category winnerL'OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

33%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityFree Spirit

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value74

Category winnerFree SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

aquatic65%

marine56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

green30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

DriftwoodPepperWater LilyCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotBasilGrapefruit

Heart

NutmegCardamomPepperCinnamon

Base

SandalowoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesPepper and Cardamom. 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

Summer91

Fall52

Winter30

Day100

Night31

Spring85

Summer100

Fall62

Winter0

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex59

Women6

Men76

Unisex10

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Andree Putman is an airy, quiet woody aquatic fragrance that feels like wet gravel and clean linen. It side-steps the usual bright citrus openings, choosing instead to blend cold water lily with a dry, peppery driftwood base. It is a skin scent designed for those who prefer subtle, personal office wear o…

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Free Spirit by Ajmal is a fresh spicy, citrus aromatic built around grapefruit and bergamot with a green basil lift. The heart turns warmer and drier with cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon, then settles into a clean woody base of sandalwood and guaiac wood. It generally reads sporty and daytime-friendly, especial…

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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, L'Original or Free Spirit?

L'Original takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Original is rated 4.32/5 from 68 votes; Free Spirit is rated 3.28/5 from 30 votes. Choose L'Original for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Free Spirit for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Free Spirit?

Free Spirit lasts longest (Free Spirit 63/100, L'Original 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Free Spirit?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 56/100, Free Spirit 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper and Cardamom.

Is L'Original or Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear; Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Free Spirit?

L'Original features Driftwood, Pepper, Water Lily and Cardamom. Free Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalowood and Guaiac Wood.