Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,467 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VIII Eight takes 1 of 3 categories.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Benjoin0/3

VIII Eight1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenjoinG Parfums

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

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%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber and woody

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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVIII EightHigher 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…

Reviews →

VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

VIII Eight takes 1 of 3 categories. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin or VIII Eight?

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

Which projects more, Benjoin or VIII Eight?

Projection is very close: Benjoin 50/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.

Do Benjoin and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax.

Is Benjoin or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin and VIII Eight?

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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.