Fragrance comparison

97 Élysées vs The Hermit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

97 Élysées

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.3611 votes

Rank #33,108 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

97 Élysées takes 4 of 5 categories.

97 Élysées
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

97 Élysées4/5

The Hermit1/5

Ratings & consensus: 97 Élysées
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 97 Élysées
Sillage & projection: 97 Élysées
Value for money: The Hermit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 97 Élysées

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

97 ÉlyséesAl-Jazeera Perfumes

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winner97 ÉlyséesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity97 Élysées

Sillage97 Élysées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value96

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantLitchiOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseBalsam Fir

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,108

PerfumerFanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner97 ÉlyséesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

97 Élysées by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. 97 Élysées was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Black Currant, Litchi and Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Reviews →

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, 97 Élysées or The Hermit?

97 Élysées takes 4 of 5 categories. 97 Élysées is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose 97 Élysées for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 97 Élysées or The Hermit?

97 Élysées lasts longest (97 Élysées 77/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 97 Élysées or The Hermit?

97 Élysées projects furthest (97 Élysées 61/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 97 Élysées and The Hermit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is 97 Élysées or The Hermit better for summer or winter?

97 Élysées suits daytime wear; The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 97 Élysées and The Hermit?

97 Élysées has top notes of Black Currant, Litchi and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa.