Fragrance comparison

Foresight vs Hedonist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

3 wins

Foresight

Auraa Desire

4.4624 votes

Rank #32,082 WoodyFruity

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56%scent match

Closely related

Hedonist

Maison Viegas

4.3749 votes

Rank #31,406 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Foresight takes 3 of 5 categories.

Foresight
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hedonist
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Foresight3/5

Hedonist2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForesightAuraa Desire

HedonistMaison Viegas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.37/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

Category winnerForesightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

63%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityForesight

SillageHedonist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value69

Category winnerForesightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMangoRed BerriesGinger

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginian CedarPatchouliVanillaAmberMuskOud

Top30 to 45 minutes

MangoGingerLemonRed Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineCoumarinWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

AgarwoodOudMuskAmberCypriol OilNagarmotha

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mango, Red Berries and Ginger. Durations are only published for Hedonist, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer77

Fall88

Winter81

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

Men41

Unisex51

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHedonistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Foresight by Auraa Desire is a bold unisex blend that balances tropical fruitiness with grounding woods. It opens with vibrant mango, lemon, and ginger before shifting into a heart of cardamom and floral notes. The fragrance rests on a foundation of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This composition offers a sophisticated …

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Hedonist by Maison Viegas presents an uncommon pairing of lush tropical sweetness and deep resinous woods. The composition opens with a juicy burst of ripe mango, zesty lemon, and tart red berries, given an energizing bite by fresh spicy ginger. As the bright fruitiness settles, a floral heart of jasmine and coumarin …

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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, Foresight or Hedonist?

Foresight takes 3 of 5 categories. Foresight is rated 4.46/5 from 24 votes; Hedonist is rated 4.37/5 from 49 votes. Choose Foresight for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hedonist for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Foresight or Hedonist?

Foresight lasts longest (Foresight 83/100, Hedonist 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Foresight or Hedonist?

Projection is very close: Hedonist 68/100, Foresight 66/100 for sillage.

Do Foresight and Hedonist smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mango, Red Berries and Ginger.

Is Foresight or Hedonist better for summer or winter?

Foresight suits daytime wear; Hedonist suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Foresight and Hedonist?

Foresight has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Red Berries and Ginger, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Virginian Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Hedonist has top notes of Mango, Ginger, Lemon and Red Berries, heart notes of Jasmine, Coumarin and Woody Notes, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Musk and Amber.