Fragrance comparison

Hardd vs Vetiver & Bergamota

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hardd

Mahogany · 2018

5.0017 votes

Rank #40,409 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver & Bergamota

Maracujá Brasil

3.9030 votes

Rank #52,344 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Vetiver & Bergamota
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hardd4/5

Vetiver & Bergamota1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HarddMahogany

Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

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

30%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHardd

SillageHardd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeSage

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Amber. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHarddHigher 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.

Reviews →

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hardd or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Hardd takes 4 of 5 categories. Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes; Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hardd or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Hardd lasts longest (Hardd 62/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hardd or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Hardd projects furthest (Hardd 48/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hardd and Vetiver & Bergamota smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Amber.

Is Hardd or Vetiver & Bergamota better for summer or winter?

Hardd suits evening wear; Vetiver & Bergamota suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hardd and Vetiver & Bergamota?

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. Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.