London Calling vs Zelen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zelen takes 1 of 1 categories.
London CallingChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZelenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
London Calling0/1
Zelen1/1
- 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
- Zelen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
London CallingBen ShermanZelenBokaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
4.42/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
73%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotCardamomLimeMint
Heart
PatchouliIncenseNutmeg
Base
Virginia CedarVanillaVetiverCoffeeAmberMuskHay
Top
LimeYuzuBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperBeeswaxCardamom
Base
Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarMysore Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lime and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer96
Fall73
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,725
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,859
PerfumerBoris Zrnic
Launched—
Reviews51
Category winnerZelenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBen 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 →Zelen is a bright green vetiver built around bitter citrus, cool spice, and a creamy beeswax twist. Lime, yuzu, and bergamot give it a sparkling start, then cardamom, pink pepper, and woods pull it into a smoother, more textured dry-down. It suits readers who like polished citrus woods with a natural feel rather than …
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, London Calling or Zelen?
Zelen takes 1 of 1 categories. London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Zelen is rated 4.42/5 from 114 votes. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zelen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Do London Calling and Zelen smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lime and Virginia Cedar.
Is London Calling or Zelen better for summer or winter?
London Calling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in London Calling and Zelen?
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. Zelen has top notes of Lime, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Mysore Sandalwood.
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