Fragrance comparison

Avenir Triumph vs Epitome

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avenir Triumph

Maison de l'Avenir

5.002 votes

Rank #36,053 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Epitome

Hint

4.0014 votes

Rank #40,187 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avenir Triumph takes 4 of 4 categories.

Avenir Triumph
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Epitome
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Avenir Triumph4/4

Epitome0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avenir Triumph
Sillage & projection: Avenir Triumph
Value for money: Avenir Triumph
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Avenir Triumph

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Avenir TriumphMaison de l'Avenir

EpitomeHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

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

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAvenir Triumph

SillageAvenir Triumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAvenir TriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotGalbanumLemonBasilMint

Heart

CinnamonJasmineVioletPepperGingerCloves

Base

Woody NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkBasil

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Mint and Pepper. Durations are only published for Epitome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvenir TriumphHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avenir Triumph opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and sour grapefruit, quickly settling into warm cinnamon and woody tones. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, it bridges the gap between clean aromatic herbal notes and a deeper leather base. This scent offers a direct, approachable style for casua…

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Epitome by Hint opens with an energizing blast of crushed mint leaves, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation like stepping out of a clean shower at a boutique hotel. As the brisk citrus and herbal kick settles on your skin, the fragrance reveals a subtle heart of green fig, smooth coc…

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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, Avenir Triumph or Epitome?

Avenir Triumph takes 4 of 4 categories. Avenir Triumph is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Epitome is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Avenir Triumph for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Epitome for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avenir Triumph or Epitome?

Avenir Triumph lasts longest (Avenir Triumph 90/100, Epitome 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avenir Triumph or Epitome?

Avenir Triumph projects furthest (Avenir Triumph 75/100, Epitome 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avenir Triumph and Epitome smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Mint and Pepper.

Is Avenir Triumph or Epitome better for summer or winter?

Epitome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avenir Triumph and Epitome?

Avenir Triumph has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Violet and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Epitome has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Atlas Cedar.