Fragrance comparison

Hercules vs Light Pink

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,260 ratings analysed

Hercules

Maison Alhambra

4.321,255 votes

Rank #108 TobaccoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Light Pink

Di Caprio Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #62,109 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hercules
Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Light Pink
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hercules2/4

Light Pink2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerculesMaison Alhambra

Light PinkDi Caprio Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 1,255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

880 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLight Pink

SillageLight Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHerculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

amber100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPepper

Heart

Tobacco LeafIncenseLabdanumOsmanthus

Base

VanillaIso E SuperCedarMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

PeachLabdanumLemonPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyRoseOsmanthusFloral Notes

Base6-10+ hrs

IncenseVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense, Labdanum and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Light Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews237

Overall rank#62,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerculesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hercules by Maison Alhambra brings a spicy warmth to your skin, layering cinnamon and pepper over a sweet tobacco heart. Designed for those who appreciate cozy, resinous scents, this unisex Eau de Parfum serves as a bold addition to any fall or winter rotation. It settles into a comfortable, vanilla-rich profile that …

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Do not let the soft name fool you. Light Pink delivers a deep, resinous punch right from the first spray. The opening pairs ripe peach flesh with sharp lemon and crushed black pepper, immediately anchored by sticky labdanum. Give it ten minutes on your wrist. As the top notes settle, velvety rose and lily of the valle…

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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, Hercules or Light Pink?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hercules is rated 4.32/5 from 1,255 votes; Light Pink is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hercules for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Light Pink for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hercules or Light Pink?

Light Pink lasts longest (Light Pink 87/100, Hercules 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hercules or Light Pink?

Light Pink projects furthest (Light Pink 75/100, Hercules 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hercules and Light Pink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Labdanum and Osmanthus.

Is Hercules or Light Pink better for summer or winter?

Light Pink suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hercules and Light Pink?

Hercules has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Labdanum and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar and Musk. Light Pink has top notes of Peach, Labdanum, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Osmanthus and Floral Notes, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.