Fragrance comparison

Here I Am vs Journey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

5 wins

Here I Am

Phytoderm

4.3343 votes

Rank #26,849 CitrusAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Here I Am takes 5 of 7 categories.

Here I Am
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Here I Am5/7

Journey1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Here I AmPhytoderm

JourneySymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerHere I AmRating 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

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerHere I AmMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityHere I Am

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value65

Category winnerHere I AmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

green61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and patchouli

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Category winnerHere I AmMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerJourneyHigher 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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Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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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 Journey?

Here I Am takes 5 of 7 categories. Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Here I Am or Journey?

Here I Am lasts longest (Here I Am 65/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Journey?

Projection is very close: Here I Am 56/100, Journey 56/100 for sillage.

Do Here I Am and Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

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

For summer, Journey is the stronger pick. For winter, Here I Am is the stronger pick. Here I Am suits evening wear; Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Journey?

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. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.