Fragrance comparison

LXXXV vs B.U. Free Spirit

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

LXXXV

Zara

4.2417 votes

Rank #32,825 FloralAquatic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

B.U. Free Spirit

Sarantis

3.9236 votes

Rank #19,508 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LXXXV takes 3 of 5 categories.

LXXXV
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
B.U. Free Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

LXXXV3/5

B.U. Free Spirit2/5

Ratings & consensus: LXXXV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LXXXV
Sillage & projection: LXXXV
Value for money: B.U. Free Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.U. Free Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LXXXVZara

B.U. Free SpiritSarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 44%Want 35%

Category winnerLXXXVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLXXXV

SillageLXXXV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerB.U. Free SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic86%

woody72%

ozonic58%

fruity44%

sweet30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LotusBambooPear

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearOrange Blossom

Heart

LotusRosePink Jasmine

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLotus and Pear. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night17

Spring76

Summer100

Fall29

Winter6

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerB.U. Free SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LXXXV by Zara is a light floral green fragrance designed for women. It combines the clean crispness of bamboo and lotus with a soft splash of pear. Best worn in warm spring weather, it projects a quiet, clean skin scent that feels fresh and unobtrusive during a busy workday.

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B.U. Free Spirit is a light, cheerful fruity floral with juicy pear, soft white flowers and a musky vanilla finish. It opens fresh and clean, then settles into a gentle floral sweetness that stays easy to wear. This suits spring and summer best, especially daytime, office wear and casual use. If you like affordable sc…

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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, LXXXV or B.U. Free Spirit?

LXXXV takes 3 of 5 categories. LXXXV is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; B.U. Free Spirit is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose LXXXV for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose B.U. Free Spirit for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LXXXV or B.U. Free Spirit?

LXXXV lasts longest (LXXXV 60/100, B.U. Free Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LXXXV or B.U. Free Spirit?

LXXXV projects furthest (LXXXV 58/100, B.U. Free Spirit 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LXXXV and B.U. Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Lotus and Pear.

Is LXXXV or B.U. Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

LXXXV suits daytime wear; B.U. Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LXXXV and B.U. Free Spirit?

LXXXV features Lotus, Bamboo and Pear. B.U. Free Spirit has top notes of Pear and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lotus, Rose and Pink Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.