Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs F by Ferragamo Free Time

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 631 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,591 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ben Sherman3/7

F by Ferragamo Free Time4/7

Ratings & consensus: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Community sentiment: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Longevity: Ben Sherman
Sillage & projection: Ben Sherman
Value for money: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Versatility: Ben Sherman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F by Ferragamo Free Time

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

25%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

581 votes

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBen Sherman

SillageBen Sherman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value76

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonGinger

Heart

Pink PepperCardamom

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Free Time opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon and sharp, effervescent ginger. The zippy citrus introduction feels brisk and cooling, followed quickly by a mild kick of cracked pink pepper and aromatic cardamom that adds clean warmth without feeling heavy. As the …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ben Sherman or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 4 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Ben Sherman lasts longest (Ben Sherman 59/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or F by Ferragamo Free Time?

Ben Sherman projects furthest (Ben Sherman 54/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and F by Ferragamo Free Time smell similar?

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

Is Ben Sherman or F by Ferragamo Free Time better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and F by Ferragamo Free Time?

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. F by Ferragamo Free Time has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Virginia Cedar.