Fragrance comparison

360° Blue for Men vs The Hermit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

360° Blue for Men

Perry Ellis

3.61120 votes

Rank #13,432 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories.

360° Blue for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

360° Blue for Men2/5

The Hermit3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Hermit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Hermit
Sillage & projection: 360° Blue for Men
Value for money: The Hermit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 360° Blue for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

360° Blue for MenPerry Ellis

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerThe HermitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Hermit

Sillage360° Blue for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value96

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

lavender44%

earthy30%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderTarragonRosemaryBalsam FirGeranium

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Notes

WormwoodBalsam FirSoil TinctureGreen LeavesNag ChampaSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner360° Blue for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perry Ellis 360° Blue for Men launched in 1996 as an aromatic woody scent built around sharp greenery and clean spice. The initial spray delivers a crisp punch of cypress, lemon, and bergamot before easing into a dense middle layer of tarragon, balsam fir, and geranium. As it warms on skin, the composition dries down …

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The Hermit opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood and crushed green leaves, creating a raw botanical introduction. Within minutes, rich soil tincture takes over the foreground, giving the composition the smell of dark garden earth after rain. As the scent warms on skin, balsam fir and oakmoss introduce a dry coni…

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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, 360° Blue for Men or The Hermit?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories. 360° Blue for Men is rated 3.61/5 from 120 votes; The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose 360° Blue for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 360° Blue for Men or The Hermit?

The Hermit lasts longest (The Hermit 63/100, 360° Blue for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 360° Blue for Men or The Hermit?

360° Blue for Men projects furthest (360° Blue for Men 56/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 360° Blue for Men and The Hermit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is 360° Blue for Men or The Hermit better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 360° Blue for Men and The Hermit?

360° Blue for Men has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Rosemary and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss. The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa.