Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

5 wins

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #34,503 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Timeless5/7

Ben Sherman1/7

Ratings & consensus: Timeless
Community sentiment: Timeless
Longevity: Timeless
Sillage & projection: Timeless
Value for money: Ben Sherman
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Timeless

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessClive Christian

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

Category winnerTimelessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Timeless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTimelessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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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 Ben Sherman?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or Ben Sherman?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 77/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or Ben Sherman?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Timeless and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Timeless or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timeless is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Timeless suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Timeless and Ben Sherman?

Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather. Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar.