IT'S TIME vs Jinan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
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 fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
JinanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
IT'S TIME3/4
Jinan0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- IT'S TIME
- Sillage & projection
- IT'S TIME
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 BufferJinanMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 3%Want 57%
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
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
ozonic84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
aquatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomApple
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood
Top
AppleMandarinBergamot
Heart
Violet LeavesCarrotOrange BlossomNutmegGeranium
Base
CardamomVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
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 seasonSpring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day33
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night78
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#64,253
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIT'S TIMEHigher 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 →Jinan opens bright and juicy, with apple, mandarin and bergamot giving it a crisp citrus-fruity lift. As it settles, the scent turns greener and slightly spicy, with violet leaf, orange blossom and nutmeg adding a fresh, airy texture. The dry-down looks softer and smoother, with vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli round…
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 Jinan?
IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Jinan is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jinan for a citrus and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Jinan?
IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, Jinan 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Jinan?
IT'S TIME projects furthest (IT'S TIME 63/100, Jinan 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IT'S TIME and Jinan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Orange Blossom.
Is IT'S TIME or Jinan better for summer or winter?
IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Jinan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Jinan?
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. Jinan has top notes of Apple, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Carrot, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Cardamom, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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