Fragrance comparison

Covert vs The Hermit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Covert

Tru Western

3.502 votes

Rank #64,782 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 1 of 1 categories.

Covert
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Covert0/1

The Hermit1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovertTru Western

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value96

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

earthy69%

green61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesLemonLavender

Heart

Balsam FirCinnamonAniseLeatherCloves

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskOakmoss

Notes

WormwoodBalsam FirSoil TinctureGreen LeavesNag ChampaSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe HermitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covert opens with a sharp burst of green leaves and tart lemon, quickly tempered by soothing lavender. The heart shifts into dense balsam fir, warm cinnamon, and dark cloves, creating an earthy forest warmth. As it settles on skin, oakmoss and patchouli provide a rugged woody foundation suited for crisp autumn afterno…

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The Hermit opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood and crushed green leaves, creating a raw botanical introduction. Within minutes, rich soil tincture takes over the foreground, giving the composition the smell of dark garden earth after rain. As the scent warms on skin, balsam fir and oakmoss introduce a dry coni…

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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, Covert or The Hermit?

The Hermit takes 1 of 1 categories. Covert is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Covert for a woody and warm spicy character. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Covert and The Hermit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Covert or The Hermit better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covert and The Hermit?

Covert has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Cinnamon, Anise and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, White Musk and Oakmoss. The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa.