Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Lesér

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #36,626 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Lesér

Hinode

4.2357 votes

Rank #14,639 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lesér takes 5 of 7 categories.

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.
Lesér
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ben Sherman2/7

Lesér5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

LesérHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

4.23/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerLesérRating 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

47%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerLesérMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLesér

SillageLesér

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

rose69%

coffee61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineLemon Zest

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeGrasse RoseJasmine Sambac

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Patchouli, Coffee and Musk. Durations are only published for Lesér, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,639

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLesérHigher 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.

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Hinode Lesér opens with a bright splash of tart blackberry, lively tangerine, and tangy lemon zest that keeps the opening fresh rather than syrupy. As that initial fruitiness settles into the skin, a comforting heart of roasted coffee, Grasse rose, and soft jasmine sambac takes over, wrapping you in a cozy floral warm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ben Sherman or Lesér?

Lesér takes 5 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Lesér is rated 4.23/5 from 57 votes. 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. Choose Lesér for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Lesér?

Lesér lasts longest (Lesér 65/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Lesér?

Lesér projects furthest (Lesér 57/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Lesér smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Patchouli, Coffee and Musk.

Is Ben Sherman or Lesér 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; Lesér suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Lesér?

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. Lesér has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Coffee, Grasse Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli and Musk.