Fragrance comparison

Black Cash vs The Hermit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #52,290 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Cash2/5

The Hermit3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Hermit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: The Hermit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Hermit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashAlta Moda

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerThe HermitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value96

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

Notes

WormwoodBalsam FirSoil TinctureGreen LeavesNag ChampaSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe HermitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

Reviews →

The Hermit opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood and crushed green leaves, creating a raw botanical introduction. Within minutes, rich soil tincture takes over the foreground, giving the composition the smell of dark garden earth after rain. As the scent warms on skin, balsam fir and oakmoss introduce a dry coni…

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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, Black Cash or The Hermit?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cash or The Hermit?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cash or The Hermit?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cash and The Hermit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

Is Black Cash or The Hermit better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear; The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cash and The Hermit?

Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather. The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa.