D.Strict vs Ben Sherman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
D.Strict4/5
Ben Sherman1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- D.Strict
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- Ben Sherman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- D.Strict
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D.StrictStrellsonBen ShermanBen ShermanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
Category winnerD.StrictRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD.Strict
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBen ShermanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
Top
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Mint, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
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#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#36,583
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerD.StrictHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
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, D.Strict or Ben Sherman?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories. D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, D.Strict or Ben Sherman?
D.Strict lasts longest (D.Strict 68/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, D.Strict or Ben Sherman?
D.Strict projects furthest (D.Strict 63/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D.Strict and Ben Sherman smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
Is D.Strict or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?
D.Strict suits evening wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D.Strict and Ben Sherman?
D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. 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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