Fragrance comparison

Casaque vs Hero

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Casaque

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.5010 votes

Rank #42,220 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Casaque takes 3 of 5 categories.

Casaque
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Casaque3/5

Hero2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasaqueJean Louis Vermeil

HeroPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 3%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerCasaqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCasaque

SillageCasaque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value84

Category winnerHeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

musky56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossJuniper BerriesPine needlesJasmineMuskLavenderClary SageGeraniumPatchouliSpicesCedarCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Musk, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter45

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerHeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Louis Vermeil launched Casaque in 1989 as a robust green aromatic for men. The composition blends sharp pine needles and bitter oakmoss with clary sage, delivering a crisp, outdoorsy profile. It suits mature users seeking a rugged, classic scent for cool spring and autumn mornings.

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Hero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…

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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, Casaque or Hero?

Casaque takes 3 of 5 categories. Casaque is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Casaque for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Casaque or Hero?

Casaque lasts longest (Casaque 80/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casaque or Hero?

Casaque projects furthest (Casaque 66/100, Hero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casaque and Hero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Musk, Lavender and Geranium.