Fragrance comparison

Epitome vs Uomini Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

5 wins

Epitome

Hint

4.0014 votes

Rank #40,187 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Uomini Spirit

O Boticário

3.6180 votes

Rank #40,395 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epitome takes 5 of 5 categories.

Epitome
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Uomini Spirit
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Epitome5/5

Uomini Spirit0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpitomeHint

Uomini SpiritO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

3.61/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 60%Had 14%Want 25%

Category winnerEpitomeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

28%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEpitome

SillageEpitome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEpitomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

whiskey61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkBasil

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberAtlas Cedar

Top

MintCardamomBergamotBasil

Heart

Violet LeafTobacco LeafBlack PepperVirginia Cedar

Base

WhiskeyOakmossVanillaAmberGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Epitome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer71

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpitomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epitome by Hint opens with an energizing blast of crushed mint leaves, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation like stepping out of a clean shower at a boutique hotel. As the brisk citrus and herbal kick settles on your skin, the fragrance reveals a subtle heart of green fig, smooth coc…

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Uomini Spirit by O Boticário opens with a burst of cooling spearmint, crushed green basil, and zesty bergamot, backed by a pinch of warm cardamom. As the crisp herbal opening softens, a heart of green tobacco leaf, earthy violet leaf, and cracked black pepper brings a rugged, aromatic edge. The base settles into a smo…

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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, Epitome or Uomini Spirit?

Epitome takes 5 of 5 categories. Epitome is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Uomini Spirit is rated 3.61/5 from 80 votes. Choose Epitome for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Uomini Spirit for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Epitome or Uomini Spirit?

Epitome lasts longest (Epitome 63/100, Uomini Spirit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epitome or Uomini Spirit?

Epitome projects furthest (Epitome 53/100, Uomini Spirit 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epitome and Uomini Spirit smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Epitome or Uomini Spirit better for summer or winter?

Epitome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epitome and Uomini Spirit?

Epitome has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Atlas Cedar. Uomini Spirit has top notes of Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Tobacco Leaf, Black Pepper and Virginia Cedar, a base of Whiskey, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Amber.