Basile Young Uomo vs Ben Sherman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basile Young Uomo takes 2 of 4 categories.
Basile Young UomoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Basile Young Uomo2/4
Ben Sherman1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Basile Young Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Basile Young Uomo
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ben Sherman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basile Young UomoBasileBen ShermanBen ShermanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%
3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasile Young Uomo
SillageBasile Young Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAmalfi LemonRosemary
Heart
AniseCardamomVirginia CedarPepper
Base
CoumarinSandalwoodVanillePatchouli
Top
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,775
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,838
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBen ShermanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Young Uomo is a dry woody spicy scent that opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, rosemary, and bergamot. The heart introduces a cool anise note paired with black pepper and Virginia cedar, before settling into a warm base of coumarin, patchouli, and sweet vanilla. It is a mature, herbal option for cool autu…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Basile Young Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Basile Young Uomo takes 2 of 4 categories. Basile Young Uomo is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Basile Young Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile Young Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Basile Young Uomo lasts longest (Basile Young Uomo 67/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Young Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Basile Young Uomo projects furthest (Basile Young Uomo 63/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile Young Uomo and Ben Sherman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar.
Is Basile Young Uomo or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?
Basile Young Uomo suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Young Uomo and Ben Sherman?
Basile Young Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Anise, Cardamom, Virginia Cedar and Pepper, a base of Coumarin, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. 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.
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