Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Carolina Herrera

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Carolina Herrera

4.0034 votes

Rank #14,076 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carolina Herrera takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carolina Herrera
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hematite1/5

Carolina Herrera4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

Carolina HerreraCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

Category winnerCarolina HerreraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

35%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarolina Herrera

SillageCarolina Herrera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value33

Category winnerHematiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

white floral100%

green86%

tuberose72%

citrus58%

woody44%

fresh30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both green, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesCitruses

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Carolina Herrera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer60

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#14,076

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCarolina HerreraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera brings back the house's defining 1988 signature in an elevated, pure floral form. You get an immediate flash of brisk citruses and damp green notes that cut cleanly through the air. Within minutes, lush tuberose and creamy jasmine take over the heart. It smells like fresh white pet…

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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, Hematite or Carolina Herrera?

Carolina Herrera takes 4 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Carolina Herrera is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carolina Herrera for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Carolina Herrera?

Carolina Herrera lasts longest (Carolina Herrera 76/100, Hematite 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Carolina Herrera?

Carolina Herrera projects furthest (Carolina Herrera 73/100, Hematite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and Carolina Herrera smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Carolina Herrera better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; Carolina Herrera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and Carolina Herrera?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Carolina Herrera has top notes of Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes.