Bedour Extrait vs The Hedonist
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Hedonist takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bedour ExtraitChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The HedonistChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bedour Extrait2/5
The Hedonist3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Hedonist
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bedour Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- The Hedonist
- Value for money
- Bedour Extrait
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Hedonist
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bedour ExtraitArabiyat PrestigeThe HedonistEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
4.10/ 5 · 1,346 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerThe HedonistRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
43%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
1,346 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBedour Extrait
SillageThe Hedonist
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBedour ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
oud61%
woody100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
oud65%
aromatic53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PeachMandarinBergamot
Heart
Gourmand AccordOrange BlossomVetiver
Base
Cotton CandyAkigalawoodVanillaMusk
Top20-30 mins
BergamotGinger
Heart3-4 hrs
AkigalawoodCedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Akigalawood and Musk. Durations are only published for The Hedonist, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall57
Winter71
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter56
Day100
Night56
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,447
PerfumerNathalie Templer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,621
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews92
Category winnerThe HedonistHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBedour Extrait opens with juicy white peach and bright mandarin, then softens into orange blossom, vanilla, and a fluffy candy-like sweetness. The woody base keeps it from feeling too simple, with akigalawood and musk adding texture underneath. It reads as a feminine fruity gourmand with a polished, slightly powdery f…
Reviews →The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and spicy grated ginger that immediately wakes up the senses. As that bright citrus settles over the first half hour, a modern spine of dry cedar and peppery Akigalawood takes over, giving the scent a sleek, architectural woodiness without any …
Reviews →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, Bedour Extrait or The Hedonist?
The Hedonist takes 3 of 5 categories. Bedour Extrait is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; The Hedonist is rated 4.10/5 from 1,346 votes. Choose Bedour Extrait for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Hedonist for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bedour Extrait or The Hedonist?
They last about the same: Bedour Extrait 70/100, The Hedonist 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bedour Extrait or The Hedonist?
The Hedonist projects furthest (The Hedonist 58/100, Bedour Extrait 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bedour Extrait and The Hedonist smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Akigalawood and Musk.
Is Bedour Extrait or The Hedonist better for summer or winter?
Bedour Extrait suits daytime wear; The Hedonist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bedour Extrait and The Hedonist?
Bedour Extrait has top notes of White Peach, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Gourmand Accord, Orange Blossom and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Candy, Akigalawood, Vanilla and Musk. The Hedonist has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Akigalawood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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