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Herbe Naturelle vs Spirit of the Glen

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

Updated 159 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit of the Glen takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Herbe Naturelle

    Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Spirit of the Glen

    Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Herbe Naturelle1/8
Spirit of the Glen7/8
Ratings & consensus
Spirit of the Glen
Community sentiment
Spirit of the Glen
Longevity
Spirit of the Glen
Sillage & projection
Spirit of the Glen
Value for money
Herbe Naturelle
Versatility
Spirit of the Glen
Note pyramid (duration)
Spirit of the Glen
Fragranxe ranking
Spirit of the Glen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Herbe NaturelleLe Monde Gourmand
Spirit of the GlenDS&Durga
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 76%
4.19/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerSpirit of the GlenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
16%Like
20%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

46%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerSpirit of the GlenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevitySpirit of the Glen

SillageSpirit of the Glen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value50
Category winnerHerbe NaturelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
aquatic30%
woody100%
whiskey86%
herbal72%
green58%
aromatic44%
mineral30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Pear
Heart1 to 2 hours
Grass
Base2 to 4 hours
Woodsy NotesMusk
Top15-30 mins
PearPineappleGrass
Heart2-4 hrs
OakChamomileHay
Base6-8+ hrs
MaltCoalWhiskeyWoody Notes
Category winnerSpirit of the GlenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall13
Winter13
Day100
Night23
Spring90
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night59
Category winnerSpirit of the GlenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex25
Women67
Men67
Unisex22
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews21

Category winnerSpirit of the GlenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbe Naturelle by Le Monde Gourmand is a crisp aromatic fruity fragrance centered on clean vegetation and orchard sweetness. The scent opens with a burst of chilled, juicy pear, delivering an immediate fresh and fruity lift. Soon after, a vibrant green grass accord takes center stage, evoking the smell of clipped law…

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Spirit of the Glen is an evocative, wood-forward perfume that transports you straight to the cool hillsides of a Scottish distillery. The fragrance opens with an unexpected flash of green grass, juicy orchard pear, and tart pineapple before shifting into a dry, rustic heart. Dried chamomile, golden hay, and seasoned o…

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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, Herbe Naturelle or Spirit of the Glen?

Spirit of the Glen takes 7 of 8 categories. Herbe Naturelle is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; Spirit of the Glen is rated 4.19/5 from 134 votes. Choose Herbe Naturelle for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit of the Glen for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbe Naturelle or Spirit of the Glen?

Spirit of the Glen lasts longest (Spirit of the Glen 72/100, Herbe Naturelle 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbe Naturelle or Spirit of the Glen?

Spirit of the Glen projects furthest (Spirit of the Glen 64/100, Herbe Naturelle 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbe Naturelle and Spirit of the Glen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Pear and Grass.

Is Herbe Naturelle or Spirit of the Glen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Herbe Naturelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Spirit of the Glen is the stronger pick. Herbe Naturelle suits daytime wear; Spirit of the Glen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbe Naturelle and Spirit of the Glen?

Herbe Naturelle has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Grass, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Spirit of the Glen has top notes of Pear, Pineapple and Grass, heart notes of Oak, Chamomile and Hay, a base of Malt, Coal, Whiskey and Woody Notes.

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