Yeah, I think that's common. He's a bit of a forgotten Bond, but I like him and both of the films he did. I wonder whether doing a few more would have raised their profile. Especially as the one he turned down went on to be so well regarded.
Timothy Dalton delivers one of the best Bond performances of any of the actors. Not only does he get forgotten (although the recent polls would suggest otherwise), but his films also lack the credit they deserve. The Living Daylights and (a) Licence to Kill not only have solid plot lines, but the acting is largely great and Dalton puts a new spin on the character. Before Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton was the 'serious' yet still suave Bond who didn't sleep with every woman he came across. Whilst I think his ability to attract women (or more specifically, fall for women) is part of his charm, it was nice to see that the producers were experimenting with something a bit different. I think each of the actors brings something to the character (keeping Flemming's creation alive) and that is what keeps the franchise interesting. I've grown up with the films (have had a Bond married into the family and own one of the Aston Martins used in the films) and so it's nice to see that it's still going