Fragrance comparison

Aroma de Hormiguero vs Mesnee d'Hellequin

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Aroma de Hormiguero

Santi Burgas · 2018

4.0060 votes

Rank #14,618 EarthyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mesnee d'Hellequin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0162 votes

Rank #15,394 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mesnee d'Hellequin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aroma de Hormiguero
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mesnee d'Hellequin
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aroma de Hormiguero3/7

Mesnee d'Hellequin4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Community sentiment: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Longevity: Aroma de Hormiguero
Sillage & projection: Aroma de Hormiguero
Value for money: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Versatility: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aroma de Hormiguero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma de HormigueroSanti Burgas

Mesnee d'HellequinAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.01/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

36%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAroma de Hormiguero

SillageAroma de Hormiguero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

mossy77%

balsamic69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

earthy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

mossy30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both earthy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GeosminMushroomMastic or LentisqueAlgaeOakmossGalbanumBalsam FirArtemisiaPetitgrainPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen LeavesEarthy NotesCedarOakmossLichenVetiverTeak WoodBoletus edulis

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Galbanum, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. 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

Summer88

Fall56

Winter24

Day100

Night23

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night91

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,618

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Santi Burgas

Launched2018

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,394

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAroma de HormigueroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aroma de Hormiguero by Santi Burgas captures the raw atmosphere of a pine forest floor right after a heavy rainstorm. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy bite of green galbanum and bitter petitgrain that mimics the natural acidity of formic acid. As it warms on the skin, earthy geosmin and savory mushroom notes blend …

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Mesnee d'Hellequin by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mesnee d'Hellequin was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Aroma de Hormiguero or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Mesnee d'Hellequin takes 4 of 7 categories. Aroma de Hormiguero is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Mesnee d'Hellequin is rated 4.01/5 from 62 votes. Choose Aroma de Hormiguero for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mesnee d'Hellequin for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma de Hormiguero or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Aroma de Hormiguero lasts longest (Aroma de Hormiguero 66/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma de Hormiguero or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Aroma de Hormiguero projects furthest (Aroma de Hormiguero 59/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aroma de Hormiguero and Mesnee d'Hellequin smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Galbanum, Balsam Fir and Vetiver.

Is Aroma de Hormiguero or Mesnee d'Hellequin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aroma de Hormiguero is the stronger pick. For winter, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. Aroma de Hormiguero suits daytime wear; Mesnee d'Hellequin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma de Hormiguero and Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Aroma de Hormiguero features Geosmin, Mushroom, Mastic or Lentisque, Algae and Oakmoss. Mesnee d'Hellequin features Balsam Fir, Cypress, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Earthy Notes.