Fragrance comparison

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) vs Herod

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10,098 ratings analysed

3 wins

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.5714 votes

Rank #28,535 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Herod

Parfums de Marly

4.4410,084 votes

Rank #1,070 TobaccoVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Herod
Choose it for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)3/5

Herod2/5

Ratings & consensus: Herod
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Sillage & projection: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Value for money: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Herod

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

HerodParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

4.44/ 5 · 10,084 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerHerodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

10,084 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

SillageBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value34

Category winnerBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

musky77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

tobacco100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoRhubarbSaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

IncenseWhite MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCostusLeatherVetiverCedarLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonPepperwood™

Heart2-4 hrs

Tobacco LeafIncenseOsmanthusLabdanum

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaIso E SuperCedarMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Herod, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring27

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

Date 39%Casual 25%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,535

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,070

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerHerodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is an intense oriental woody fragrance built on a sharp, fruity mango and rhubarb opening. It settles into a heavy, complex base of incense, leather, and cypriol oil. This unisex scent demands attention, projecting powerfully in cool weather. It is a bold choice for those who prefe…

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Herod by Parfums de Marly smells like pure autumn comfort in a heavy glass bottle. The cinnamon hits immediately. Within minutes, a rich wave of unburned pipe tobacco leaf combines with dark Madagascar vanilla, creating an aroma that feels like spiced cherry cordial poured over aged cedar. Smoky incense and leather-li…

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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, Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) or Herod?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 5 categories. Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is rated 4.57/5 from 14 votes; Herod is rated 4.44/5 from 10,084 votes. Choose Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Herod for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) or Herod?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) lasts longest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 96/100, Herod 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) or Herod?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) projects furthest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 90/100, Herod 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) and Herod smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.

Is Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) or Herod better for summer or winter?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) suits daytime wear; Herod suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) and Herod?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) has top notes of Mango, Rhubarb, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Incense, White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Costus. Herod has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Osmanthus and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar and Musk.