Fragrance comparison

Damn Hippie vs Predator

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Damn Hippie

Ikiryō

4.4117 votes

Rank #49,043 WoodyAmber

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Predator

The Dua Brand

4.008 votes

Rank #47,428 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damn Hippie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Damn Hippie
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Predator
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Damn Hippie4/5

Predator1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Damn HippieIkiryō

PredatorThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 62%Had 14%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDamn Hippie

SillageDamn Hippie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDamn HippieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

mossy65%

powdery48%

earthy30%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarAmberOakmossLabdanumAmberwoodRumVanillaBenzoinMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

juniper berryFrankincenseSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumGalbanumBenzoinOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDamn HippieLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,043

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPredatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damn Hippie by Ikiryō is a dark, resinous woody fragrance anchored by warm amber, boozy rum, and earthy oakmoss. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2017, the scent bypasses bright head notes entirely, stepping straight into deep cedar and sticky labdanum. A splash of sweet rum blends into comforting benzoin …

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Predator by The Dua Brand is a masculine chypre fruity fragrance built around a bold mix of bright fruit, forest greens, and dark woods. It starts with an energetic punch of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and sweet pineapple. As the brisk opening settles, crisp cypress needles and earthy oakmoss steer the scent into rich…

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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, Damn Hippie or Predator?

Damn Hippie takes 4 of 5 categories. Damn Hippie is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Predator is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Damn Hippie for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Predator for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Damn Hippie or Predator?

Damn Hippie lasts longest (Damn Hippie 83/100, Predator 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damn Hippie or Predator?

Damn Hippie projects furthest (Damn Hippie 82/100, Predator 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damn Hippie and Predator smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Damn Hippie or Predator better for summer or winter?

Damn Hippie suits evening wear; Predator suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damn Hippie and Predator?

Damn Hippie features Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Amberwood. Predator features juniper berry, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.