Fragrance comparison

Divincarnation vs Hydra Science

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Divincarnation

Annette Neuffer

3.99109 votes

Rank #6,877 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Hydra Science

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #66,471 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Divincarnation takes 3 of 3 categories.

Divincarnation
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hydra Science
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Divincarnation3/3

Hydra Science0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivincarnationAnnette Neuffer

Hydra ScienceJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

28%Like

28%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDivincarnation

SillageDivincarnation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeWild OrangeBlack PepperBay LeafPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRose OilMoroccan RoseTuberoseFrangipaniEgyptian Jasmine

Base

BeeswaxPeru BalsamSandalwoodBourbon VanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top

CarnationReseda

Heart

TuberoseCyclamenHoneysuckleMoroccan RoseSea Notes

Base

White Cedar ExtractMusk

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Moroccan Rose, Tuberose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day20

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,877

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#66,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDivincarnationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divincarnation is a dense, spicy floral with bitter orange and pepper up front, then a rich carnation and rose heart wrapped in tuberose, jasmine and frangipani. The dry-down feels warm, resinous and textured, with beeswax, balsams, sandalwood, vanilla, labdanum, patchouli and musk giving it weight. It suits people wh…

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Hydra Science is a floral aquatic fragrance that anchors traditional white flowers in a wash of sea notes. Launched in 2016, it centers on the pairing of tuberose and carnation, finished with a crisp white cedar base. This scent is well-suited for warm spring days when you want something clean and slightly powdery for…

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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, Divincarnation or Hydra Science?

Divincarnation takes 3 of 3 categories. Divincarnation is rated 3.99/5 from 109 votes; Hydra Science is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Divincarnation for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hydra Science for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Divincarnation or Hydra Science?

Divincarnation lasts longest (Divincarnation 80/100, Hydra Science 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divincarnation or Hydra Science?

Divincarnation projects furthest (Divincarnation 67/100, Hydra Science 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divincarnation and Hydra Science smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Moroccan Rose, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Divincarnation or Hydra Science better for summer or winter?

Divincarnation suits evening wear; Hydra Science suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divincarnation and Hydra Science?

Divincarnation has top notes of Bitter Orange, Wild Orange, Black Pepper and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Rose Oil, Moroccan Rose and Tuberose, a base of Beeswax, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Bourbon Vanilla. Hydra Science has top notes of Carnation and Reseda, heart notes of Tuberose, Cyclamen, Honeysuckle and Moroccan Rose, a base of White Cedar Extract and Musk.