Fragrance comparison

Eder vs Higher

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,438 ratings analysed

Eder

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.6010 votes

Rank #55,335 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Higher

Dior · 2001

4.131,428 votes

Rank #2,084 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eder
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Higher
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eder2/4

Higher2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EderParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

HigherDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerHigherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,428 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEder

SillageEder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLemonRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine TreeCypress

Base6-8 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Top

PearBasilLemonPeach

Heart

CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Cedar and Cypress. Durations are only published for Eder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,084

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2001

Reviews128

Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eder by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque brings the brisk air of the Pyrenees mountains straight to your skin. The scent kicks off with an energetic burst of tart lemon rind, crushed rosemary needles, and French lavender. It smells crisp, herbal, and immediately refreshing rather than sweet or powdery. As the bright…

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Higher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…

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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, Eder or Higher?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes. Choose Eder for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eder or Higher?

Eder lasts longest (Eder 73/100, Higher 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eder or Higher?

Eder projects furthest (Eder 63/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eder and Higher smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cedar and Cypress.

Is Eder or Higher better for summer or winter?

Eder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eder and Higher?

Eder has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Pine Tree and Cypress, a base of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper. Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar.