Fragrance comparison

Haru vs Tero

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,404 ratings analysed

Haru

WA:IT

4.229 votes

Rank #42,593 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tero

Nishane

4.031,395 votes

Rank #474 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tero takes 4 of 4 categories.

Haru
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Haru0/4

Tero4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaruWA:IT

TeroNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

4.03/ 5 · 1,395 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

51%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

976 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTero

SillageTero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

caramel92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

salty61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamomOrangeNeroli

Heart

elemiJasminePatchouliCinnamonVetiver

Base

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top

CaramelSichuan PepperBlack PepperSalt

Heart

PatchouliCinnamon

Base

AmberOakVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring57

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#474

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews231

Category winnerTeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Haru by WA:IT opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, orange, and neroli before deepening into black pepper, cardamom, and elemi resin. The dry down introduces patchouli, cedar, amber, and vanilla, balancing citrus clarity with resinous warmth. Designed as a clean unisex scent, Haru fits spring mornings, mild autumn aft…

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Nishane Tero combines thick caramel with sharp black pepper and a noticeable punch of table salt. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while oak and vetiver ground the dry-down. It suits cool autumn nights and winter gatherings when you want a rich, spicy gourmand that projects clearly across a chilly room.

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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, Haru or Tero?

Tero takes 4 of 4 categories. Haru is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Tero is rated 4.03/5 from 1,395 votes. Choose Haru for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tero for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Haru or Tero?

Tero lasts longest (Tero 84/100, Haru 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haru or Tero?

Tero projects furthest (Tero 74/100, Haru 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haru and Tero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is Haru or Tero better for summer or winter?

Haru suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haru and Tero?

Haru has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of elemi, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Tero has top notes of Caramel, Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper and Salt, heart notes of Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Oak and Vetiver.