Fragrance comparison

Carolina Herrera vs Hematite

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carolina Herrera

4.0034 votes

Rank #14,076 White FloralGreen

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63%scent match

Closely related

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carolina Herrera takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carolina Herrera
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carolina Herrera4/5

Hematite1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carolina HerreraCarolina Herrera

HematiteNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

Category winnerCarolina HerreraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCarolina Herrera

SillageCarolina Herrera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHematiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green86%

tuberose72%

citrus58%

woody44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both green, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesCitruses

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Woody Notes

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Carolina Herrera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,076

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerCarolina HerreraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera brings back the house's defining 1988 signature in an elevated, pure floral form. You get an immediate flash of brisk citruses and damp green notes that cut cleanly through the air. Within minutes, lush tuberose and creamy jasmine take over the heart. It smells like fresh white pet…

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Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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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, Carolina Herrera or Hematite?

Carolina Herrera takes 4 of 5 categories. Carolina Herrera is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose Carolina Herrera for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carolina Herrera or Hematite?

Carolina Herrera lasts longest (Carolina Herrera 76/100, Hematite 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carolina Herrera or Hematite?

Carolina Herrera projects furthest (Carolina Herrera 73/100, Hematite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carolina Herrera and Hematite smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses and Woody Notes.

Is Carolina Herrera or Hematite better for summer or winter?

Carolina Herrera suits daytime wear; Hematite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carolina Herrera and Hematite?

Carolina Herrera has top notes of Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes. Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes.