Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Hermina

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,512 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hermina
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi4/5

Hermina1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Value for money: Hermina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

HerminaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

33%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value88

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

BasilPearRose PetalsBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachHeliotropeFigBlack PepperMyrtle

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Hermina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,512

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Yardley Hermina is a crisp, refreshing floral chypre that pairs crunchy green pear and zesty bergamot with a sharp punch of culinary basil. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals juicy peach, green fig, and gentle rose petals spiced with a dusting of black pepper. The base grounds the fruit with dry c…

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Hermina?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Hermina?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Hermina?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Hermina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar and Amber.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Hermina better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Hermina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Hermina?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Hermina has top notes of Basil, Pear, Rose Petals and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Heliotrope, Fig and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Cedar.