Fragrance comparison

At Dawn vs Voyage d'Hermes

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 4,589 ratings analysed

At Dawn

Zara

3.7141 votes

Rank #16,551 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Voyage d'Hermes

Hermès

4.154,548 votes

Rank #1,644 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voyage d'Hermes takes 5 of 7 categories.

At Dawn
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Voyage d'Hermes
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

At Dawn2/7

Voyage d'Hermes5/7

Ratings & consensus: Voyage d'Hermes
Community sentiment: Voyage d'Hermes
Longevity: Voyage d'Hermes
Sillage & projection: Voyage d'Hermes
Value for money: At Dawn
Versatility: At Dawn
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Voyage d'Hermes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At DawnZara

Voyage d'HermesHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

4.15/ 5 · 4,548 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerVoyage d'HermesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

32%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

40%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

4,548 votes

Category winnerVoyage d'HermesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVoyage d'Hermes

SillageVoyage d'Hermes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAt DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

warm spicy100%

citrus88%

green77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

fresh42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tea

Base

Musk

Top

CardamomAmalfi LemonSpicesJuniper Berries

Heart

TeaGreen NotesFloral Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea and Musk. 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

Summer70

Fall80

Winter45

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAt DawnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men35

Unisex59

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#1,644

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerVoyage d'HermesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara At Dawn opens with a quick pop of green cardamom before settling into a crisp tea note and soft musk base. Launched in 2021, this light aromatic scent stays quiet on skin, building a clean aura for casual spring mornings or post-gym wear. Its low projection makes it easy for close office spaces.

Reviews →

Voyage d'Hermes opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon and crushed green cardamom pods, smelling crisp and invigorating like an iced gin and tonic on a warm patio. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a calming note of steeped green tea emerges alongside dewy herbal leaves and soft white florals. T…

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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, At Dawn or Voyage d'Hermes?

Voyage d'Hermes takes 5 of 7 categories. At Dawn is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; Voyage d'Hermes is rated 4.15/5 from 4,548 votes. Choose At Dawn for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Voyage d'Hermes for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, At Dawn or Voyage d'Hermes?

Voyage d'Hermes lasts longest (Voyage d'Hermes 58/100, At Dawn 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, At Dawn or Voyage d'Hermes?

Voyage d'Hermes projects furthest (Voyage d'Hermes 52/100, At Dawn 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do At Dawn and Voyage d'Hermes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea and Musk.

Is At Dawn or Voyage d'Hermes better for summer or winter?

For summer, At Dawn is the stronger pick. For winter, At Dawn is the stronger pick. At Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Dawn and Voyage d'Hermes?

At Dawn has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tea, a base of Musk. Voyage d'Hermes has top notes of Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Tea, Green Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Cedar.