Fragrance comparison

Hei vs Heroes

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 397 ratings analysed

Hei

Alfred Sung

3.80392 votes

Rank #8,547 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Heroes

Marvel

2.605 votes

Rank #65,137 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hei
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Heroes
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hei2/4

Heroes2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeiAlfred Sung

HeroesMarvel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityHeroes

SillageHeroes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BambooMintViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

Water NotesJasmineLavenderNeroliFennelCardamomDill

Base

MuskMahoganyTonka BeanAmberCedar

Top20-30 mins

Lemon ZestLavenderViolet Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBambooTonka Bean

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOzonic notesMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Heroes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,547

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#65,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hei by Alfred Sung is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Hei was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Fennel, Cardamom and Dill; base notes are Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean, Amber …

Reviews →

Heroes by Marvel delivers an upfront blast of tart lemon zest, cooling mint, and crushed violet leaf that immediately reads like an energetic morning splash. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a clean, herbaceous middle of watery bamboo and mildly sweet tonka bean. It feels distinctly casual and br…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hei or Heroes?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hei is rated 3.80/5 from 392 votes; Heroes is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hei for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Heroes for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hei or Heroes?

Heroes lasts longest (Heroes 80/100, Hei 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hei or Heroes?

Heroes projects furthest (Heroes 67/100, Hei 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hei and Heroes smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Hei or Heroes better for summer or winter?

Heroes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hei and Heroes?

Hei has top notes of Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Neroli, a base of Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean and Amber. Heroes has top notes of Lemon Zest, Lavender and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mint, Bamboo and Tonka Bean, a base of Cedar, Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss.