Fragrance comparison

London Calling vs Zara Sandalwood

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

London Calling

Ben Sherman

5.001 votes

Rank #50,350 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Sandalwood takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

London Calling0/1

Zara Sandalwood1/1

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: Zara Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London CallingBen Sherman

Zara SandalwoodZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm 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

Top

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lime and Vetiver. 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

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerZara SandalwoodHigher 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 →

Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London Calling or Zara Sandalwood?

Zara Sandalwood takes 1 of 1 categories. London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do London Calling and Zara Sandalwood smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lime and Vetiver.

Is London Calling or Zara Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

London Calling suits daytime wear; Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Calling and Zara Sandalwood?

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. Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver.