Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs Zhirinovsky Red

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Timeless

Ajmal

2.8513 votes

Rank #64,240 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zhirinovsky Red

Zhirinovsky

3.4613 votes

Rank #52,738 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zhirinovsky Red takes 4 of 4 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Zhirinovsky Red
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Timeless0/4

Zhirinovsky Red4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessAjmal

Zhirinovsky RedZhirinovsky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 36%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%

Category winnerZhirinovsky RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityZhirinovsky Red

SillageZhirinovsky Red

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

floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

white floral100%

rose86%

yellow floral72%

floral58%

sweet44%

woody30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomIrisJasmine

Heart

RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberHyacinthSandalwood

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerZhirinovsky RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Timeless is a floral amber with a soft, powdery iris feel and a rosy, jasmine-ylang heart. It opens in a pretty, petal-forward way (cherry blossom is the idea), then settles into ambered woods with sandalwood warmth. If you enjoy classic feminine florals that lean smooth and slightly powdery, it is worth samplin…

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Zhirinovsky Red by Zhirinovsky offers an intriguing floral fragrance for men, standing apart from typical aquatic or woody colognes. Built around sweet Jasmine and buttery Ylang-Ylang top notes, it transitions smoothly on skin into a dry Rose heart grounded by soft woody undertones. It fits casual spring afternoons an…

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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, Timeless or Zhirinovsky Red?

Zhirinovsky Red takes 4 of 4 categories. Timeless is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes; Zhirinovsky Red is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Timeless for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zhirinovsky Red for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or Zhirinovsky Red?

Zhirinovsky Red lasts longest (Zhirinovsky Red 75/100, Timeless 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or Zhirinovsky Red?

Projection is very close: Zhirinovsky Red 66/100, Timeless 64/100 for sillage.

Do Timeless and Zhirinovsky Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Timeless or Zhirinovsky Red better for summer or winter?

Timeless suits day or night wear; Zhirinovsky Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Timeless and Zhirinovsky Red?

Timeless has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Hyacinth and Sandalwood. Zhirinovsky Red features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.