Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,897 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 4 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.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ben Sherman2/7

Masaki Aqua Platinum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating 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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMasaki Aqua Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and green

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

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumHigher 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 →

Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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 Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 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 Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

They last about the same: Ben Sherman 59/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum projects furthest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Ben Sherman or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

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. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.