IT'S TIME vs O18è
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
O18èChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
IT'S TIME3/4
O18è1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- IT'S TIME
- Sillage & projection
- O18è
- Value for money
- IT'S TIME
- 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 BufferO18èMaison Origine ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
SillageO18è
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%
citrus100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla 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
Fruity NotesBergamotMandarinApple
Heart
CardamomFlowersOrangeNutmegCarrot
Base
Precious WoodsTonka BeanVanillaAmberSuede
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Vanilla. 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#46,374
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 →O18è by Maison Origine Paris is a versatile unisex scent that bridges crisp fruits and grounded, warm base notes. It opens with bright mandarin and apple before settling into a heart of cardamom and nutmeg. This fragrance performs well as a daily signature for those who enjoy a blend of fresh spices and creamy tonka b…
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 O18è?
IT'S TIME takes 3 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; O18è is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose O18è for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or O18è?
IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, O18è 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IT'S TIME or O18è?
O18è projects furthest (O18è 75/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IT'S TIME and O18è smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Apple and Vanilla.
Is IT'S TIME or O18è better for summer or winter?
IT'S TIME suits evening wear; O18è suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IT'S TIME and O18è?
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. O18è has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, Flowers, Orange and Nutmeg, a base of Precious Woods, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.
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