Influence vs Benetton Hot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
InfluenceChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Benetton HotChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Influence2/4
Benetton Hot2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Influence
- Sillage & projection
- Influence
- Value for money
- Benetton Hot
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Benetton Hot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InfluenceAjmalBenetton HotBenettonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 21%Want 69%
3.72/ 5 · 1,054 votes
Have 40%Had 48%Want 13%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
20%Love
53%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
1,054 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInfluence
SillageInfluence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBenetton HotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
amber69%
fruity61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
balsamic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity and Spicy Notes
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavender
Base
MuskAmberCedarSandalwood
Top
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart
ApricotIrisWater JasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#58,540
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews150
Category winnerBenetton HotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfluence by Ajmal is a woody, powdery chypre-leaning scent built around a fruity, lightly spicy opening and a clean floral-aromatic heart. Iris and lavender give it a smooth, cosmetic powder feel, while musk, amber, cedar and sandalwood keep the dry-down warm and masculine. It tends to suit cooler weather and smart-c…
Reviews →Benetton Hot is a cozy, unisex oriental fragrance that balances bright citrus notes with a warm, powdery heart. It feels casual and comforting, making it a reliable choice for everyday wear during the cooler months. The scent settles into a pleasant, soft blend of sandalwood and vanilla that sits close to the skin, pr…
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, Influence or Benetton Hot?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Influence is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Benetton Hot is rated 3.72/5 from 1,054 votes. Choose Influence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Benetton Hot for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Influence or Benetton Hot?
Influence lasts longest (Influence 80/100, Benetton Hot 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Influence or Benetton Hot?
Influence projects furthest (Influence 75/100, Benetton Hot 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Influence and Benetton Hot smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Musk and Amber.
Is Influence or Benetton Hot better for summer or winter?
Influence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Influence and Benetton Hot?
Influence has top notes of Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Benetton Hot has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Iris, Water Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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