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London Calling vs Shazeb

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shazeb takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • London Calling

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Shazeb

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

London Calling0/1
Shazeb1/1
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
Shazeb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
London CallingBen Sherman
ShazebAsgharali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
4.27/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
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

42%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value64
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%
woody100%
citrus90%
green80%
powdery70%
patchouli60%
earthy50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotCardamomLimeMint
Heart
PatchouliIncenseNutmeg
Base
Virginia CedarVanillaVetiverCoffeeAmberMuskHay
Top
BergamotGreen NotesLimeTangerine
Heart
SandalwoodPatchouliAmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaFloral NotesFruity Notes
Base
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lime and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring77
Summer100
Fall77
Winter77
Day77
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men64
Unisex27
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerShazebHigher 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 →

Shazeb opens bright and green, with bergamot, lime and tangerine cutting through a woody, patchouli-amber base. On skin it reads fresh first, then drier, earthier and slightly powdery. It feels easy to wear for anyone who likes citrus over heavy sweetness. Reviews suggest a pleasant, distinctive everyday scent, thoug…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London Calling or Shazeb?

Shazeb takes 1 of 1 categories. London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shazeb is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shazeb for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Do London Calling and Shazeb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lime and Patchouli.

Is London Calling or Shazeb better for summer or winter?

London Calling suits daytime wear; Shazeb suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Calling and Shazeb?

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. Shazeb has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.

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