Cooper Square vs Hepster
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hepster takes 5 of 5 categories.
Cooper SquareChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter.
HepsterChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cooper Square0/5
Hepster5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hepster
- 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
Cooper SquareBond No 9HepsterAnnette NeufferWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 42%Had 19%Want 40%
3.93/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%
Category winnerHepsterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
327 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
Category winners
LongevityHepster
SillageHepster
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHepsterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
earthy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesCognacSpices
Heart
MyrhhLavenderPatchouliOlibanum
Base
Cashmere WoodVetiverMuskFrench labdanum
Top
LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper
Heart
Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom
Base
Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lavender, Olibanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#2,654
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCooper Square is a warm, woody amber with a boozy-spiced opening and an aromatic heart. Juniper, cognac and spices give it an immediate dry glow, while lavender, patchouli, myrrh and incense keep it textured rather than sugary. As it settles, labdanum, musk, cashmere wood and vetiver create a dense, slightly feral dry…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Cooper Square or Hepster?
Hepster takes 5 of 5 categories. Cooper Square is rated 3.67/5 from 383 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Cooper Square for a woody and amber character. Best in winter. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cooper Square or Hepster?
Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Cooper Square 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cooper Square or Hepster?
Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Cooper Square 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cooper Square and Hepster smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lavender, Olibanum and Vetiver.
Is Cooper Square or Hepster better for summer or winter?
Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cooper Square and Hepster?
Cooper Square has top notes of Juniper Berries, Cognac and Spices, heart notes of Myrhh, Lavender, Patchouli and Olibanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vetiver, Musk and French labdanum. 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.
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