Ben Sherman vs D.Strict
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ben Sherman1/5
D.Strict4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- D.Strict
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- Ben Sherman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- D.Strict
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ben ShermanBen ShermanD.StrictStrellsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
Category winnerD.StrictRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD.Strict
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBen ShermanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
Top
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesMint, Incense, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
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#36,583
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerD.StrictHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBen 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 →Strellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
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, Ben Sherman or D.Strict?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or D.Strict?
D.Strict lasts longest (D.Strict 68/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ben Sherman or D.Strict?
D.Strict projects furthest (D.Strict 63/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ben Sherman and D.Strict smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Incense, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
Is Ben Sherman or D.Strict better for summer or winter?
Ben Sherman suits day or night wear; D.Strict suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ben Sherman and D.Strict?
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. D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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