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Canali Men vs IT'S TIME

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

Updated 371 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Canali Men

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • IT'S TIME

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Canali Men1/4
IT'S TIME3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
IT'S TIME
Sillage & projection
IT'S TIME
Value for money
IT'S TIME
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Canali Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Canali MenCanali
IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

366 votes

60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityIT'S TIME

SillageIT'S TIME

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
BergamotCardamomApple
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer78
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night85
Spring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,443

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCanali MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

Reviews →

IT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Canali Men or IT'S TIME?

IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories. Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes; IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Canali Men or IT'S TIME?

IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canali Men or IT'S TIME?

IT'S TIME projects furthest (IT'S TIME 63/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canali Men and IT'S TIME smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple.

Is Canali Men or IT'S TIME better for summer or winter?

Canali Men suits daytime wear; IT'S TIME suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canali Men and IT'S TIME?

Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris. IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood.

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