Hector vs Work@holic Base Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HectorChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Work@holic Base ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hector2/4
Work@holic Base Man2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hector
- Sillage & projection
- Hector
- Value for money
- Work@holic Base Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Work@holic Base Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HectorArchétypeWork@holic Base ManLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHector
SillageHector
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
citrus70%
fruity60%
musky50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitGreen AppleMintGalbanum
Heart
Juniper BerriesClary SageWhite Flowers
Base
CedarwoodMuskVetiverDry WoodPatchouli
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Green Apple, Mint 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
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#53,618
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,653
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHector by Archétype opens with a sharp burst of crushed garden mint leaves, bitter grapefruit peel, and snappy green apple. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee, the initial citrus blast gets an extra green bite from resinous galbanum before shifting into a calm herbal core. In the heart phase, dry clary sage, piney junip…
Reviews →Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…
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, Hector or Work@holic Base Man?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hector is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Hector for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hector or Work@holic Base Man?
Hector lasts longest (Hector 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hector or Work@holic Base Man?
Hector projects furthest (Hector 50/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hector and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Apple, Mint and Vetiver.
Is Hector or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?
Hector suits day or night wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hector and Work@holic Base Man?
Hector has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Apple, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Clary Sage and White Flowers, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver and Dry Wood. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.
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