Fragrance comparison

Hepster vs Tau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 230 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,654 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Tau

Onyrico

4.0091 votes

Rank #14,625 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tau
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hepster4/5

Tau1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

TauOnyrico

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerTauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value33

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic74%

leather65%

mossy56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

Top

PineJuniper BerriesSageBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueGeraniumLeatherBlack PepperRed Chilli Pepper

Base

OakmossLabdanumCedarBirchPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Black Pepper 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 season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring73

Summer88

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#14,625

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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Tau by Onyrico opens with a bracing blast of cold pine needles and sharp juniper berries, evoking a damp, shadowed forest. Bitter sage and clean bergamot temper the initial coniferous sharpness, settling into a heart of dry leather and cracked black pepper. It wears like a quiet, contemplative walk through rain-slicke…

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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, Hepster or Tau?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes; Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tau for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hepster or Tau?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Tau 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hepster or Tau?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Tau 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hepster and Tau smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Geranium.

Is Hepster or Tau better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear; Tau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hepster and Tau?

Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax. Tau has top notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Geranium, Leather and Black Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Cedar and Birch.