Fragrance comparison

London Calling vs MP8

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

London Calling

Ben Sherman

5.001 votes

Rank #53,210 CitrusAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MP8 takes 1 of 1 categories.

London Calling
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

London Calling0/1

MP81/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London CallingBen Sherman

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotCardamomLimeMint

Heart

PatchouliIncenseNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarVanillaVetiverCoffeeAmberMuskHay

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ben Sherman London Calling is a citrus aromatic fragrance that pairs bright citrus fruits with warm coffee and hay. It opens with zesty lime, Amalfi lemon, and fresh mint, before settling into incense and nutmeg. A base of cedar, vanilla, and vetiver grounds the blend, making it ideal for casual daytime wear during mi…

Reviews →

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London Calling or MP8?

MP8 takes 1 of 1 categories. London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do London Calling and MP8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar.

Is London Calling or MP8 better for summer or winter?

London Calling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Calling and MP8?

London Calling has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vanilla, Vetiver and Coffee. MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk.