Fragrance comparison

IT'S TIME vs Panarea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

IT'S TIME

Bruce Buffer

4.605 votes

Rank #34,434 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Panarea

Lime

4.333 votes

Rank #56,330 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IT'S TIME takes 3 of 3 categories.

IT'S TIME
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Panarea
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

IT'S TIME3/3

Panarea0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: IT'S TIME
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 Buffer

PanareaLime

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIT'S TIME

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

rose77%

leather65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomApple

Heart

Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood

Top20-30 mins

MandarinNeroliCardamomSaffronNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

SuedePrecious WoodsVanillaAmberTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

Orange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmineLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Panarea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Lime Panarea opens with a burst of sweet mandarin and crisp neroli that smells like a sunny Mediterranean morning. Within twenty minutes, warm cardamom and saffron introduce a cozy heart of soft suede, vanilla, and tonka bean. The dry-down settles into clean orange blossom, subtle jasmine, and smooth jacket leather th…

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 Panarea?

IT'S TIME takes 3 of 3 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Panarea is rated 4.33/5 from 3 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 Panarea for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Panarea?

IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, Panarea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IT'S TIME and Panarea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber.

Is IT'S TIME or Panarea better for summer or winter?

IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Panarea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Panarea?

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. Panarea has top notes of Mandarin, Neroli, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Suede, Precious Woods, Vanilla and Amber, a base of Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Leather.