Fragrance comparison

Ispazon vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Ispazon

Parfums de Marly

3.77241 votes

Rank #11,917 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #33,644 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ben Sherman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ispazon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ispazon3/7

Ben Sherman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspazonParfums de Marly

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

Category winnerBen ShermanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

241 votes

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBen ShermanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIspazon

SillageIspazon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

camphor61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanille

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Ispazon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night32

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,917

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#33,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIspazonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Ispazon starts with a sharp, brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, green lime, and crushed bay leaf. You immediately notice a savory, culinary warmth from dry garden thyme cutting right through the zesty citrus peel. As the initial alcoholic vapor lifts off your skin, the scent shifts toward clean Virginia ce…

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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, Ispazon or Ben Sherman?

Ben Sherman takes 4 of 7 categories. Ispazon is rated 3.77/5 from 241 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Ispazon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispazon or Ben Sherman?

Ispazon lasts longest (Ispazon 70/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispazon or Ben Sherman?

Ispazon projects furthest (Ispazon 62/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispazon and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Ispazon or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ispazon and Ben Sherman?

Ispazon has top notes of Bay Leaf, Thyme, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Amber 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.