Chalayan Airborne vs Ben Sherman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Chalayan AirborneChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Chalayan Airborne3/7
Ben Sherman3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chalayan Airborne
- Community sentiment
- Chalayan Airborne
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ben Sherman
- Value for money
- Ben Sherman
- Versatility
- Ben Sherman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chalayan Airborne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chalayan AirborneHussein ChalayanBen ShermanBen ShermanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
Category winnerChalayan AirborneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
84 votes
40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerChalayan AirborneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBen Sherman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBen ShermanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus86%
woody72%
balsamic58%
fresh spicy44%
terpenic30%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower
Heart2-4 hrs
Mastic or LentisqueJuniper Berries
Base5-7 hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseMusk
Top
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Incense. Durations are only published for Chalayan Airborne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night10
Spring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,364
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#36,756
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChalayan AirborneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChalayan Airborne opens with a bracing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter bergamot, and a quiet touch of African orange flower that feels like snapping open fresh citrus rind. As the brisk opening calms down over fifteen to thirty minutes, the real star steps forward: green mastic resin paired with dry, peppery junip…
Reviews →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 →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, Chalayan Airborne or Ben Sherman?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chalayan Airborne is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Chalayan Airborne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chalayan Airborne or Ben Sherman?
They last about the same: Chalayan Airborne 59/100, Ben Sherman 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chalayan Airborne or Ben Sherman?
Projection is very close: Ben Sherman 54/100, Chalayan Airborne 53/100 for sillage.
Do Chalayan Airborne and Ben Sherman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Incense.
Is Chalayan Airborne or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Chalayan Airborne suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chalayan Airborne and Ben Sherman?
Chalayan Airborne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Juniper Berries, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense and Musk. 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.
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