Fragrance comparison

Herbae vs Morphine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 866 ratings analysed

Herbae

L'Occitane en Provence

3.92830 votes

Rank #5,513 GreenAromatic

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Morphine

X-Ray

4.3336 votes

Rank #19,606 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Morphine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Herbae
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Morphine
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Herbae2/7

Morphine5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerbaeL'Occitane en Provence

MorphineX-Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 830 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerMorphineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

830 votes

44%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMorphineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHerbae

SillageMorphine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMorphineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

honey69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryNettle BlossomNettleRose HipClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

GrassMuskHoneyCashmeranWheatCoumarin

Top

CinnamonLavenderCardamomBergamotClary Sage

Heart

HoneyBrandyOrris RootRoseCognac

Base

MuskLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clary Sage and Musk. Durations are only published for Herbae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night39

Spring14

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerMorphineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,513

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#19,606

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerHerbaeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Herbae smells like snapping fresh grass stems between your fingers on a sunny morning. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crackling pink pepper before sinking into crushed nettle leaves and brambly blackberry. It is green, crisp, and earthy without turning into bitter salad greens. A warm st…

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X-Ray Morphine opens with sharp cinnamon, dusty cardamom, and herbal clary sage before shifting into a thick heart of honey, rose, and dark cognac. Heavy orris root adds a dry, powdery texture that cuts through the boozy sweetness. As it settles onto skin over several hours, warm ambrette musk, patchouli, and worn lea…

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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, Herbae or Morphine?

Morphine takes 5 of 7 categories. Herbae is rated 3.92/5 from 830 votes; Morphine is rated 4.33/5 from 36 votes. Choose Herbae for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Morphine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbae or Morphine?

They last about the same: Herbae 57/100, Morphine 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Herbae or Morphine?

Morphine projects furthest (Morphine 66/100, Herbae 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae and Morphine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clary Sage and Musk.

Is Herbae or Morphine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Herbae is the stronger pick. For winter, Morphine is the stronger pick. Herbae suits daytime wear; Morphine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae and Morphine?

Herbae has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Blackberry, Nettle Blossom, Nettle and Rose Hip, a base of Grass, Musk, Honey and Cashmeran. Morphine has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Brandy, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli.