Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Timeless

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #34,503 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ben Sherman1/7

Timeless5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

TimelessClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerTimelessRating 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

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value21

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesMint, Lime, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Timeless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTimelessHigher 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 →

Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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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 Timeless?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 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 Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Timeless?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 77/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Timeless?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Timeless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Ben Sherman or Timeless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather.