Fragrance comparison

Pink Princesse vs Free Emotion

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pink Princesse

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.81103 votes

Rank #20,218 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Free Emotion

Adidas

3.49158 votes

Rank #18,921 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Princesse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pink Princesse
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Free Emotion
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pink Princesse4/7

Free Emotion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PrincessePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Free EmotionAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

3.49/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerPink PrincesseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

16%Love

65%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerFree EmotionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPink Princesse

SillagePink Princesse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFree EmotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

floral77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red AppleAmalfi LemonPearPink Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

TeaRoseFreesia

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

Top

Amalfi LemonRed AppleRaspberryBlack Currant

Heart

MelonBananaFreesiaRoseLilyHibiscus

Base

MuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Pink Princesse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall26

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPink PrincesseMost 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#20,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerFree EmotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Princesse offers a bright, crisp scent built around fresh orchard fruits and sheer florals. The fragrance starts with crisp red apple, sparkling Amalfi lemon, juicy pear, and a mild pop of pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a refreshing heart of tea unfolds alongside dewy rose and freesia petals. The d…

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Free Emotion by Adidas is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Free Emotion was launched in 2009. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Raspberry and Black Currant; middle notes are Melon, Banana, Freesia, Rose, Lily and Hibiscus; base notes are Musk and Virginia Cedar.

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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, Pink Princesse or Free Emotion?

Pink Princesse takes 4 of 7 categories. Pink Princesse is rated 3.81/5 from 103 votes; Free Emotion is rated 3.49/5 from 158 votes. Choose Pink Princesse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Free Emotion for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pink Princesse or Free Emotion?

Pink Princesse lasts longest (Pink Princesse 61/100, Free Emotion 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Princesse or Free Emotion?

Pink Princesse projects furthest (Pink Princesse 57/100, Free Emotion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Princesse and Free Emotion smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Freesia.

Is Pink Princesse or Free Emotion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Princesse is the stronger pick. For winter, Free Emotion is the stronger pick. Pink Princesse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Princesse and Free Emotion?

Pink Princesse has top notes of Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Free Emotion has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Melon, Banana, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk and Virginia Cedar.