Fragrance comparison

Here I Am vs Equuleus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Here I Am

Phytoderm

4.3343 votes

Rank #26,849 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Equuleus

Guillab

4.002 votes

Rank #66,657 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Here I Am takes 3 of 4 categories.

Here I Am
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Equuleus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Here I Am3/4

Equuleus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Here I Am
Sillage & projection: Here I Am
Value for money: Equuleus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Here I Am

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Here I AmPhytoderm

EquuleusGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHere I Am

SillageHere I Am

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEquuleusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

lavender77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestRhubarb

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotRhubarbLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Tolu BalsamHaitian VetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Equuleus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHere I AmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…

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Equuleus by Guillab kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and crisp, tart rhubarb dusted with crushed green cardamom. It grabs your attention fast. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus lifts to reveal a grounded aromatic heart of clean French lavender, rosy geranium, and dry cedarwood. Dark patcho…

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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, Here I Am or Equuleus?

Here I Am takes 3 of 4 categories. Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes; Equuleus is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Equuleus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Here I Am or Equuleus?

Here I Am lasts longest (Here I Am 65/100, Equuleus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Equuleus?

Here I Am projects furthest (Here I Am 56/100, Equuleus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Here I Am and Equuleus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Here I Am or Equuleus better for summer or winter?

Here I Am suits evening wear; Equuleus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Equuleus?

Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Equuleus has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Tolu Balsam, Haitian Vetiver and Vanilla.