Fragrance comparison

Bang Bang vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 486 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bang Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.90436 votes

Rank #5,249 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #33,273 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bang Bang takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bang Bang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Bang Bang4/7

Ben Sherman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bang Bang
Community sentiment: Bang Bang
Longevity: Bang Bang
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Ben Sherman
Versatility: Ben Sherman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bang Bang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bang BangMarc Jacobs

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

Category winnerBang BangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBang BangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBang Bang

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomWatercressAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Bang Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night37

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex8

Women5

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#33,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBang BangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang delivers a crisp, energizing spin on masculine woods that feels easy to wear from the very first spray. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, green watercress, and cool cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into a smooth core of creamy sandalwood and clean cashmer…

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Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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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, Bang Bang or Ben Sherman?

Bang Bang takes 4 of 7 categories. Bang Bang is rated 3.90/5 from 436 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Bang Bang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang Bang or Ben Sherman?

Bang Bang lasts longest (Bang Bang 63/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang Bang or Ben Sherman?

Projection is very close: Bang Bang 54/100, Ben Sherman 54/100 for sillage.

Do Bang Bang and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk.

Is Bang Bang or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Bang Bang suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang Bang and Ben Sherman?

Bang Bang has top notes of Cardamom, Watercress and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk. Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar.