Ben Sherman vs Zipped Apollo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ben Sherman takes 3 of 5 categories.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Zipped ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ben Sherman3/5
Zipped Apollo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ben Sherman
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ben Sherman
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Zipped Apollo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ben Sherman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ben ShermanBen ShermanZipped ApolloPerfumer's WorkshopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
3.67/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
Category winnerBen ShermanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
13%Love
60%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBen Sherman
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZipped ApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotMelonLimeTangerine
Heart
CardamomLavenderBasilNutmegGinger
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer17
Fall17
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,756
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,635
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBen ShermanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBen 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 →Zipped Apollo opens with a bright splash of lime, bergamot, and sweet melon before settling into a warm herbal heart of lavender, cardamom, and basil. Musky amber and powdery tonka bean anchor the base, giving this budget aromatic spicy composition a smooth finish for crisp cool evenings.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ben Sherman or Zipped Apollo?
Ben Sherman takes 3 of 5 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Zipped Apollo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Zipped Apollo for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Zipped Apollo?
They last about the same: Ben Sherman 59/100, Zipped Apollo 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Zipped Apollo?
Projection is very close: Ben Sherman 54/100, Zipped Apollo 54/100 for sillage.
Do Ben Sherman and Zipped Apollo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lime.
Is Ben Sherman or Zipped Apollo better for summer or winter?
Ben Sherman suits day or night wear; Zipped Apollo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Zipped Apollo?
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. Zipped Apollo has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Basil and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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