Fragrance comparison

London Calling vs Zipped Apollo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

London Calling

Ben Sherman

5.001 votes

Rank #56,497 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Zipped Apollo

Perfumer's Workshop

3.6715 votes

Rank #45,635 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zipped Apollo takes 1 of 1 categories.

London Calling
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zipped Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

London Calling0/1

Zipped Apollo1/1

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: Zipped Apollo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London CallingBen Sherman

Zipped ApolloPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

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

13%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

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%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

BergamotMelonLimeTangerine

Heart

CardamomLavenderBasilNutmegGinger

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lime. 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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall17

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZipped ApolloHigher 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…

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Zipped Apollo opens with a bright splash of lime, bergamot, and sweet melon before settling into a warm herbal heart of lavender, cardamom, and basil. Musky amber and powdery tonka bean anchor the base, giving this budget aromatic spicy composition a smooth finish for crisp cool evenings.

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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, London Calling or Zipped Apollo?

Zipped Apollo takes 1 of 1 categories. London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Zipped Apollo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zipped Apollo for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do London Calling and Zipped Apollo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lime.

Is London Calling or Zipped Apollo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in London Calling and Zipped Apollo?

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. Zipped Apollo has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Basil and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.