Fragrance comparison

8 Seconds vs Original

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

8 Seconds

Tru Western

4.333 votes

Rank #51,709 GreenOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Original

Victor

4.0025 votes

Rank #32,259 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

8 Seconds
Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

8 Seconds2/4

Original2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 8 Seconds
Sillage & projection: 8 Seconds
Value for money: Original
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

8 SecondsTru Western

OriginalVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 35%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

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

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity8 Seconds

Sillage8 Seconds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

ozonic91%

lavender83%

woody74%

citrus65%

mossy56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesLime

Heart

Green LeavesLavender

Base

SandalwoodOakmoss

Top

Clary SageBergamotLimeLavender

Heart

Lemon VerbenaCedarOrange BlossomRoseSandalwoodVetiver

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 Seconds by Tru Western opens with a sharp burst of lime combined with cool ozonic notes. The top feel is bright, watery, and distinctly airy, giving off an outdoor freshness that settles quickly into the skin. Within twenty minutes, crushed green leaves and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial citrus…

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Original by Victor is a traditional Italian citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men. It leads with a sharp blast of fresh lime and clary sage before settling into a woody cedar base. Best worn on warm spring mornings, this cologne offers a quick splash of clean energy after a shave.

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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, 8 Seconds or Original?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 8 Seconds is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Original is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose 8 Seconds for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 8 Seconds or Original?

8 Seconds lasts longest (8 Seconds 60/100, Original 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 Seconds or Original?

8 Seconds projects furthest (8 Seconds 58/100, Original 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 Seconds and Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is 8 Seconds or Original better for summer or winter?

8 Seconds suits day or night wear; Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 Seconds and Original?

8 Seconds has top notes of Ozonic notes and Lime, heart notes of Green Leaves and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Cedar, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.