Fragrance comparison

Here I Am vs Sevan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Here I Am

Phytoderm

4.3343 votes

Rank #26,666 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sevan

AK France

3.259 votes

Rank #24,028 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Here I Am
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sevan
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Here I Am0/3

Sevan3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Here I AmPhytoderm

SevanAK France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.25/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySevan

SillageSevan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and amber

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

Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway

Heart

Indonesian NutmegLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSevanHigher 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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Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …

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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 Sevan?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories. Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes; Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Here I Am or Sevan?

Sevan lasts longest (Sevan 75/100, Here I Am 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Sevan?

Sevan projects furthest (Sevan 66/100, Here I Am 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Here I Am and Sevan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

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

Here I Am suits evening wear; Sevan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Sevan?

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. Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.