Salvatore Ferragamo 2011 EDT

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F by Ferragamo Free Time

by Olivier Polge

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Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Free Time is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Olivier Polge. F by Ferragamo Free Time opens with Lemon and Ginger, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Salvatore Ferragamo's F by Ferragamo Free Time carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A reliable, if unadventurous, freshie. It’s got a bright, citrusy opening that dries down to a pleasant peppery wood, but its fleeting longevity means you’ll be topping up throughout the day. Perfect for a quick spritz before a casual outing.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Bright
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F by Ferragamo Free Time Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon54%
Ginger46%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper53%
Cardamom47%
Baseas listed
Vetiver38%
Musk31%
Cedar31%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Free Time's fresh, citrus-forward profile and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear, particularly in warmer weather or for sports. Its inoffensive nature also makes it suitable for the office, though its short longevity limits its use for formal occasions or dates where a more enduring scent is desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

F by Ferragamo Free Time bursts open with a bright, zesty lemon and invigorating ginger, immediately lifting the spirits. As it settles, a warm, fresh spice accord emerges, with cardamom and pink pepper adding a subtle kick. The base is clean and understated, a gentle blend of earthy vetiver, soft musk, and a whisper of cedar, grounding the lively top notes without weighing them down.

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