Hatem vs Cologne Bensimon 1993
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cologne Bensimon 1993 takes 3 of 5 categories.
HatemChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cologne Bensimon 1993Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hatem2/5
Cologne Bensimon 19933/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cologne Bensimon 1993
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cologne Bensimon 1993
- Sillage & projection
- Hatem
- Value for money
- Cologne Bensimon 1993
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hatem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HatemRasasiCologne Bensimon 1993BensimonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.61/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 76%
Category winnerCologne Bensimon 1993Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
154 votes
78%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCologne Bensimon 1993
SillageHatem
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCologne Bensimon 1993Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
warm spicy74%
fresh spicy65%
powdery56%
leather100%
woody92%
musky84%
animalic77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonBergamotLavenderClary Sage
Heart
SpicesWoodsy NotesRoseGeraniumJasmine
Base
MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes
PatchouliLavenderCastoreumLeatherAmberAmalfi LemonCivettaPetitgrainMuskBenzoinGeraniumBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer100
Fall46
Winter24
Day100
Night38
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night75
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#4,994
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#29,504
PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Serge Bensimon
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerHatemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHatem by Rasasi is a crisp, woody-spicy fragrance that bridges the gap between traditional aromatic freshness and modern dry-down depth. It centers on a sharp Amalfi lemon opening that quickly softens into a clean, musky base. This is a versatile, year-round daily driver for those who prefer an understated, masculine-…
Reviews →Cologne Bensimon 1993 is a classic unisex Oriental Woody scent crafted by Pierre Bourdon. It balances bright citrus notes of bergamot and lemon with deep, resinous layers of benzoin and myrrh. This warm, skin-hugging fragrance offers a sophisticated profile that works across all seasons, making it an ideal choice for …
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
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Which is better, Hatem or Cologne Bensimon 1993?
Cologne Bensimon 1993 takes 3 of 5 categories. Hatem is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Cologne Bensimon 1993 is rated 4.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Hatem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cologne Bensimon 1993 for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hatem or Cologne Bensimon 1993?
Cologne Bensimon 1993 lasts longest (Cologne Bensimon 1993 72/100, Hatem 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hatem or Cologne Bensimon 1993?
Projection is very close: Hatem 57/100, Cologne Bensimon 1993 55/100 for sillage.
Do Hatem and Cologne Bensimon 1993 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Hatem or Cologne Bensimon 1993 better for summer or winter?
Hatem suits daytime wear; Cologne Bensimon 1993 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hatem and Cologne Bensimon 1993?
Hatem has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spices, Woodsy Notes, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Cologne Bensimon 1993 features Patchouli, Lavender, Castoreum, Leather and Amber.
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