Fragrance comparison

Argentum vs Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 3,719 ratings analysed

Argentum

Pecksniff's

4.805 votes

Rank #29,854 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

Hermès · 2014

4.073,714 votes

Rank #664 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche takes 3 of 4 categories.

Argentum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Argentum1/4

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Argentum
Sillage & projection: Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
Value for money: Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArgentumPecksniff's

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres FraicheHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.07/ 5 · 3,714 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

53%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

3,212 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityArgentum

SillageTerre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerTerre d'Hermes Eau Tres FraicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

aquatic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesCorianderSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VetiverPatchouliCashmere MuskAmberSandalwoodCedar

Top

OrangeCitrusesWater Notes

Heart

Geranium

Base

Woody NotesCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Patchouli and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#664

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2014

Reviews320

Category winnerTerre d'Hermes Eau Tres FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentum opens with a sharp, spicy mix of coriander, saffron and citrus before settling into a more floral heart. As it dries down, the fragrance becomes smoother, woodier and earthier, with patchouli, vetiver and soft musk giving it a classic chypre shape. It may suit someone who enjoys a slightly challenging opening…

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Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche by Hermès delivers an immediate surge of chilled bitter orange peel, sparkling citruses, and cool aquatic water notes right from the initial spray. Crafted as a sunny, airy alternative to the classic Terre d'Hermes, this blend strips away heavy mineral flint and thick soil in favor of a…

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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, Argentum or Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche?

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche takes 3 of 4 categories. Argentum is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche is rated 4.07/5 from 3,714 votes. Choose Argentum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Argentum or Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche?

Argentum lasts longest (Argentum 80/100, Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentum or Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche?

Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche projects furthest (Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche 54/100, Argentum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentum and Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Argentum or Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche better for summer or winter?

Argentum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentum and Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche?

Argentum has top notes of Citruses, Coriander and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Musk and Amber. Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche has top notes of Orange, Citruses and Water Notes, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar and Patchouli.