Fragrance comparison

Hardd vs Nº 8

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hardd

Mahogany · 2018

5.0017 votes

Rank #44,634 AromaticWarm Spicy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Nº 8

SG79 STHLM

3.8919 votes

Rank #40,480 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hardd takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hardd
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nº 8
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hardd4/5

Nº 81/5

Ratings & consensus: Hardd
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hardd
Sillage & projection: Hardd
Value for money: Hardd
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HarddMahogany

Nº 8SG79 STHLM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

37%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHardd

SillageHardd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value56

Category winnerHarddBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

green100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

fresh50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium

Base

AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitSageVerbenaCardamom

Heart

Green TeaGingerGreen NotesRosePear

Base

VetiverMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Verbena, Bergamot and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Spring44

Summer100

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNº 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany 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.

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SG79 STHLM Nº 8 offers a crisp, tea-centric experience that feels like a breath of cool Scandinavian air. The scent combines bright citrus with herbal undertones, making it a refreshing companion for warm summer mornings. It sits lightly on the skin, offering a clean, understated presence for casual daily wear.

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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, Hardd or Nº 8?

Hardd takes 4 of 5 categories. Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes; Nº 8 is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nº 8 for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hardd or Nº 8?

Hardd lasts longest (Hardd 62/100, Nº 8 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hardd or Nº 8?

Projection is very close: Hardd 48/100, Nº 8 47/100 for sillage.

Do Hardd and Nº 8 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Verbena, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Hardd or Nº 8 better for summer or winter?

Hardd suits evening wear; Nº 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hardd and Nº 8?

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. Nº 8 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Verbena, heart notes of Green Tea, Ginger, Green Notes and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar.