Fragrance comparison

87B JIN-LAI vs Hector

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

87B JIN-LAI

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #52,827 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Hector

Archétype

5.001 votes

Rank #53,618 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

87B JIN-LAI takes 2 of 4 categories.

87B JIN-LAI
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hector
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

87B JIN-LAI2/4

Hector1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Hector
Value for money: 87B JIN-LAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 87B JIN-LAI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

87B JIN-LAIAHRES

HectorArchétype

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHector

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winner87B JIN-LAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

fruity60%

musky50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitEucalyptusPineappleBergamotCardamonLimeLemongrass

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderGalbanumRosePlumOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCypressAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitGreen AppleMintGalbanum

Heart

Juniper BerriesClary SageWhite Flowers

Base

CedarwoodMuskVetiverDry WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Galbanum, Patchouli and Cedarwood. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,618

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner87B JIN-LAIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

87B JIN-LAI by AHRES looks built around bright citrus, aromatic greens, and dry woods. The opening suggests grapefruit, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, then settles into sandalwood, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and a soft amber-tonka base. It reads as a fresh spicy woody unisex scent with a slightly mascu…

Reviews →

Hector by Archétype opens with a sharp burst of crushed garden mint leaves, bitter grapefruit peel, and snappy green apple. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee, the initial citrus blast gets an extra green bite from resinous galbanum before shifting into a calm herbal core. In the heart phase, dry clary sage, piney junip…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 87B JIN-LAI or Hector?

87B JIN-LAI takes 2 of 4 categories. 87B JIN-LAI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Hector is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 87B JIN-LAI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Hector for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 87B JIN-LAI or Hector?

They last about the same: 87B JIN-LAI 60/100, Hector 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 87B JIN-LAI or Hector?

Hector projects furthest (Hector 50/100, 87B JIN-LAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 87B JIN-LAI and Hector smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Galbanum, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is 87B JIN-LAI or Hector better for summer or winter?

87B JIN-LAI suits day or night wear; Hector suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 87B JIN-LAI and Hector?

87B JIN-LAI has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Galbanum and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Cypress. Hector has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Apple, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Clary Sage and White Flowers, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver and Dry Wood.