Fragrance comparison

Raaqi vs Wanted Freeride

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

5 wins

Raaqi

Swiss Arabian

3.98105 votes

Rank #8,825 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Wanted Freeride

Azzaro

3.7575 votes

Rank #14,984 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaqi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Raaqi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Wanted Freeride
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Raaqi5/7

Wanted Freeride2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaaqiSwiss Arabian

Wanted FreerideAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

3.75/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerRaaqiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

39%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerRaaqiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRaaqi

SillageWanted Freeride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRaaqiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonMintGinger

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

Top

LavenderLemonGingerMint

Heart

JuniperAppleCardamomGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger. 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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerWanted FreerideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

Men79

Unisex9

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#14,984

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRaaqiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raaqi is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance that opens with crisp lavender and zesty ginger. It transitions into a heart of fresh apple and geranium, eventually settling into a smooth base of vetiver and amberwood. This clean, modern scent fits well for daily office wear during spring and autumn, offering a sharp, prof…

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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, Raaqi or Wanted Freeride?

Raaqi takes 5 of 7 categories. Raaqi is rated 3.98/5 from 105 votes; Wanted Freeride is rated 3.75/5 from 75 votes. Choose Raaqi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Wanted Freeride for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Raaqi or Wanted Freeride?

Raaqi lasts longest (Raaqi 73/100, Wanted Freeride 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raaqi or Wanted Freeride?

Projection is very close: Wanted Freeride 67/100, Raaqi 65/100 for sillage.

Do Raaqi and Wanted Freeride smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger.

Is Raaqi or Wanted Freeride better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wanted Freeride is the stronger pick. For winter, Wanted Freeride is the stronger pick. Wanted Freeride suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raaqi and Wanted Freeride?

Raaqi has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver. 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.