Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs BRON 7

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

BRON 7

Athena Fragrances

2.333 votes

Rank #68,492 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
BRON 7
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Benjoin1/3

BRON 71/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: BRON 7
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Benjoin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenjoinG Parfums

BRON 7Athena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBRON 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

vanilla42%

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitBitter OrangeMintMandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Cashmere WoodGingerCinnamonCedarRum

Base

AmbergrisPatchouliTobaccoLabdanumBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Benjoin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBenjoinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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BRON 7 opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart grapefruit, and crushed mint leaf. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast settles into a warm heart of ginger, spiced rum, and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on dark patchouli, ambergris, and labdanum, creating a grounded finish for warm spring aftern…

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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, Benjoin or BRON 7?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; BRON 7 is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose BRON 7 for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin or BRON 7?

They last about the same: Benjoin 60/100, BRON 7 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin or BRON 7?

BRON 7 projects furthest (BRON 7 63/100, Benjoin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin and BRON 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Benjoin or BRON 7 better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear; BRON 7 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin and BRON 7?

Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. BRON 7 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Tobacco and Labdanum.