Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs Hepster

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 801 ratings analysed

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,654 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eidesis1/5

Hepster4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerEidesisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

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Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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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, Eidesis or Hepster?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eidesis or Hepster?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or Hepster?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and Hepster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Eidesis or Hepster better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and Hepster?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax.