Fragrance comparison

IT'S TIME vs Elite VIP

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

IT'S TIME

Bruce Buffer

4.605 votes

Rank #34,434 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elite VIP

Aurora Scents

5.001 votes

Rank #39,547 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite VIP takes 3 of 4 categories.

IT'S TIME
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elite VIP
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

IT'S TIME1/4

Elite VIP3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elite VIP
Sillage & projection: Elite VIP
Value for money: Elite VIP
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: IT'S TIME

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer

Elite VIPAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElite VIP

SillageElite VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElite VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomApple

Heart

Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood

Top

CardamomAppleIncensePlumBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonCaramel

Base

CedarwoodVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,547

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIT'S TIMEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IT'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…

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Elite VIP by Aurora Scents delivers a punch of cardamom and crisp apple that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles on your skin, you catch notes of warm cinnamon and rich caramel that last well into the evening. This scent feels like a bold choice for a dinner out when the temperature drops, offering a moder…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, IT'S TIME or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP takes 3 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Elite VIP is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elite VIP for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP lasts longest (Elite VIP 80/100, IT'S TIME 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP projects furthest (Elite VIP 75/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IT'S TIME and Elite VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Orange Blossom.

Is IT'S TIME or Elite VIP better for summer or winter?

IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Elite VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Elite VIP?

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. Elite VIP has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Incense and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.