Hardd vs Hype for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hype for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.
HarddChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hype for HimChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hardd1/5
Hype for Him4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hardd
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hype for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Hype for Him
- Value for money
- Hype for Him
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hype for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HarddMahoganyHype for HimHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%
4.24/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%
Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
53%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHype for Him
SillageHype for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHype for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
cinnamon61%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
mineral69%
musky61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium
Base
AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverMuskAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day57
Night100
Spring81
Summer100
Fall54
Winter46
Day100
Night65
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2018
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHype for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Hardd is a straightforward woody aromatic cologne that gets straight to the point. It leads with a bright burst of verbena and bergamot before settling into a warm, dry blend of black pepper, cedar, and cashmere wood. It is a dependable scent for casual office environments and daily errands.
Reviews →Hype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…
Reviews →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, Hardd or Hype for Him?
Hype for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes; Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hardd or Hype for Him?
Hype for Him lasts longest (Hype for Him 67/100, Hardd 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hardd or Hype for Him?
Hype for Him projects furthest (Hype for Him 56/100, Hardd 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hardd and Hype for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Vetiver.
Is Hardd or Hype for Him better for summer or winter?
Hardd suits evening wear; Hype for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hardd and Hype for Him?
Hardd has top notes of Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar.
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