IT'S TIME vs Canali Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories.
IT'S TIMEChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Canali MenChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
IT'S TIME3/4
Canali Men1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- IT'S TIME
- Sillage & projection
- IT'S TIME
- Value for money
- IT'S TIME
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Canali Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IT'S TIMEBruce BufferCanali MenCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
4.34/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
50%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
366 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIT'S TIME
SillageIT'S TIME
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomApple
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day33
Night100
Spring89
Summer78
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night85
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#34,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#28,443
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCanali MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…
Reviews →Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…
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, IT'S TIME or Canali Men?
IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Canali Men?
IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Canali Men?
IT'S TIME projects furthest (IT'S TIME 63/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IT'S TIME and Canali Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Orange Blossom.
Is IT'S TIME or Canali Men better for summer or winter?
IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Canali Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Canali Men?
IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood. Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris.
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