Fragrance comparison

Cologne Blanche vs Hepster

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 471 ratings analysed

Cologne Blanche

Dior · 2004

3.89332 votes

Rank #7,517 CitrusAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,654 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cologne Blanche
Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cologne Blanche1/5

Hepster4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne BlancheDior

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerCologne BlancheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

332 votes

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

almond91%

sweet83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

white floral56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet AlmondOrangeBergamotRosemary

Heart

Tunisian Orange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary and Tunisian Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex54

Women26

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,517

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched2004

Reviews53

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne Blanche by Dior reimagines the traditional citrus splash by softening brisk top notes with gentle, powdery almond. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of sweet orange and tart Italian bergamot, sharpened by a clean sprig of aromatic rosemary. As the bright citrus settles within twenty minutes, Tunisian or…

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Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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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, Cologne Blanche or Hepster?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Cologne Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 332 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Cologne Blanche for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Blanche or Hepster?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Cologne Blanche 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Blanche or Hepster?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Cologne Blanche 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Blanche and Hepster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary and Tunisian Orange Blossom.

Is Cologne Blanche or Hepster better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Blanche and Hepster?

Cologne Blanche has top notes of Sweet Almond, Orange, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax.