Fragrance comparison

PS... Free vs Arbre De Nuit

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

PS... Free

Primark

4.339 votes

Rank #54,613 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arbre De Nuit

Marc Joseph

3.8330 votes

Rank #33,281 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories.

PS... Free
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Arbre De Nuit
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

PS... Free1/5

Arbre De Nuit4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arbre De Nuit
Sillage & projection: Arbre De Nuit
Value for money: PS... Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Arbre De Nuit
Fragranxe ranking: Arbre De Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PS... FreePrimark

Arbre De NuitMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 83%Had 6%Want 11%

3.83/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

27%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityArbre De Nuit

SillageArbre De Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPS... FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

PeachMelonOrangeLemonBergamotCassisApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPatchouliGurjan balsamCedarJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Category winnerArbre De NuitLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer27

Fall67

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArbre De NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PS... Free by Primark brings together bright citrus and sweet, creamy undertones at an accessible price point. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of juicy mandarin paired with tart, slightly green cassis. As the initial brightness softens, clean neroli emerges in the center, giving the composition a fresh and ar…

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Marc Joseph Arbre De Nuit hits the skin with an energetic burst of crisp apple, juicy peach, and bright bergamot. The initial alcohol vapor stings for two minutes. Give it time. Once the mist settles, the scent transforms into a dark, resinous core. Warm cinnamon, earthy patchouli, and dry cedar quickly push past the …

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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, PS... Free or Arbre De Nuit?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories. PS... Free is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Arbre De Nuit is rated 3.83/5 from 30 votes. Choose PS... Free for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Arbre De Nuit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, PS... Free or Arbre De Nuit?

Arbre De Nuit lasts longest (Arbre De Nuit 65/100, PS... Free 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PS... Free or Arbre De Nuit?

Arbre De Nuit projects furthest (Arbre De Nuit 63/100, PS... Free 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PS... Free and Arbre De Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cassis, Neroli, Vanilla and Musk.

Is PS... Free or Arbre De Nuit better for summer or winter?

PS... Free suits day or night wear; Arbre De Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PS... Free and Arbre De Nuit?

PS... Free has top notes of Mandarin and Cassis, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Arbre De Nuit has top notes of Peach, Melon, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk.