Fragrance comparison

11 Psychic Vibes vs 8 THE CHALLENGER

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

11 Psychic Vibes

Spiritum

3.297 votes

Rank #61,156 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #55,723 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories.

11 Psychic Vibes
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
8 THE CHALLENGER
Choose it for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

11 Psychic Vibes1/4

8 THE CHALLENGER3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Sillage & projection: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Value for money: 11 Psychic Vibes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 8 THE CHALLENGER

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

11 Psychic VibesSpiritum

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 8%Want 83%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity8 THE CHALLENGER

Sillage8 THE CHALLENGER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winner11 Psychic VibesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiViolet LeavesBergamotSaffronPear

Heart

LicoriceNutmegGingerMyrrh OilCedarSageJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMossLeatherFirCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Sage. Durations are only published for 8 THE CHALLENGER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,156

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,723

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner8 THE CHALLENGERHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

11 Psychic Vibes by Spiritum is a warm, spicy fragrance that blends resinous frankincense, zesty cardamom, and juicy sweet pear over an earthy woody base. As it develops on skin, grounding cedar and dark patchouli blend with hints of sweet licorice and soothing myrrh, giving off the cozy feel of spiced cedarwood and s…

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8 THE CHALLENGER by hOUSE OF hELIOS delivers a crisp, smoky leather profile anchored by green herbs and tart fruit. The opening hits fast with sour rhubarb, cracked pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, wet violet leaves and crushed garden sage cut across the initial brightness, introducing a cool, …

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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, 11 Psychic Vibes or 8 THE CHALLENGER?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories. 11 Psychic Vibes is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; 8 THE CHALLENGER is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 11 Psychic Vibes for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 8 THE CHALLENGER for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 11 Psychic Vibes or 8 THE CHALLENGER?

8 THE CHALLENGER lasts longest (8 THE CHALLENGER 80/100, 11 Psychic Vibes 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 11 Psychic Vibes or 8 THE CHALLENGER?

8 THE CHALLENGER projects furthest (8 THE CHALLENGER 75/100, 11 Psychic Vibes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 11 Psychic Vibes and 8 THE CHALLENGER smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Sage.

Is 11 Psychic Vibes or 8 THE CHALLENGER better for summer or winter?

11 Psychic Vibes suits day or night wear; 8 THE CHALLENGER suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 11 Psychic Vibes and 8 THE CHALLENGER?

11 Psychic Vibes has top notes of Frankincense, Cardamom, elemi and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Licorice, Nutmeg, Ginger and Myrrh Oil, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. 8 THE CHALLENGER has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Cardamom, Flowers and Sage, a base of Smoke, Leather, Orris and Sandalwood.