Fragrance comparison

8 THE CHALLENGER vs 11 Psychic Vibes

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #55,723 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

11 Psychic Vibes

Spiritum

3.297 votes

Rank #61,156 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories.

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 Vibes
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

8 THE CHALLENGER3/4

11 Psychic Vibes1/4

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

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

11 Psychic VibesSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 8%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

Longevity8 THE CHALLENGER

Sillage8 THE CHALLENGER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winner11 Psychic VibesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiViolet LeavesBergamotSaffronPear

Heart

LicoriceNutmegGingerMyrrh OilCedarSageJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMossLeatherFirCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaves, Cardamom 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,723

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,156

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner8 THE CHALLENGERHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, 8 THE CHALLENGER or 11 Psychic Vibes?

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

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

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

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

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

Do 8 THE CHALLENGER and 11 Psychic Vibes smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.