Fragrance comparison

IT'S TIME vs Profondo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

IT'S TIME

Bruce Buffer

4.605 votes

Rank #33,369 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Profondo

Professor

4.002 votes

Rank #65,858 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IT'S TIME takes 4 of 4 categories.

IT'S TIME
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Profondo
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.

IT'S TIME4/4

Profondo0/4

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: IT'S TIME

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer

ProfondoProfessor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIT'S TIME

SillageIT'S TIME

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

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%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomApple

Heart

Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#65,858

PerfumerMoellhausen

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…

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Profondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…

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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 Profondo?

IT'S TIME takes 4 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 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 Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Profondo?

IT'S TIME lasts longest (IT'S TIME 75/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Profondo?

IT'S TIME projects furthest (IT'S TIME 63/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IT'S TIME and Profondo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple, Orange Blossom and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.