Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Lippizan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #33,720 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #11,683 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lippizan takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ben Sherman3/7

Lippizan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerLippizanRating 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

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerBen ShermanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLippizan

SillageLippizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lippizan, 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

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLippizanHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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, Ben Sherman or Lippizan?

Lippizan takes 4 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Lippizan?

Lippizan lasts longest (Lippizan 67/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Lippizan?

Lippizan projects furthest (Lippizan 65/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Lippizan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli.

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

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Lippizan?

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. Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber.