Fragrance comparison

F by Ferragamo Free Time vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 631 ratings analysed

4 wins

F by Ferragamo Free Time

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

3.96581 votes

Rank #26,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,591 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 4 of 7 categories.

F by Ferragamo Free Time
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

F by Ferragamo Free Time4/7

Ben Sherman3/7

Ratings & consensus: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Community sentiment: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Longevity: Ben Sherman
Sillage & projection: Ben Sherman
Value for money: F by Ferragamo Free Time
Versatility: Ben Sherman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F by Ferragamo Free Time

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F by Ferragamo Free TimeSalvatore Ferragamo

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 581 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

581 votes

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBen Sherman

SillageBen Sherman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGinger

Heart

Pink PepperCardamom

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerF by Ferragamo Free TimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Free Time opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon and sharp, effervescent ginger. The zippy citrus introduction feels brisk and cooling, followed quickly by a mild kick of cracked pink pepper and aromatic cardamom that adds clean warmth without feeling heavy. As the …

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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.

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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, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Ben Sherman?

F by Ferragamo Free Time takes 4 of 7 categories. F by Ferragamo Free Time is rated 3.96/5 from 581 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose F by Ferragamo Free Time for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Ben Sherman?

Ben Sherman lasts longest (Ben Sherman 59/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F by Ferragamo Free Time or Ben Sherman?

Ben Sherman projects furthest (Ben Sherman 54/100, F by Ferragamo Free Time 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F by Ferragamo Free Time and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Vetiver and Musk.

Is F by Ferragamo Free Time or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F by Ferragamo Free Time and Ben Sherman?

F by Ferragamo Free Time has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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.