Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Kiss Him

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,106 ratings analysed

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kiss Him

Kiss Cosmetics

3.7087 votes

Rank #11,283 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kiss Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kiss Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande3/7

Kiss Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Community sentiment: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Longevity: Kiss Him
Sillage & projection: Kiss Him
Value for money: Kiss Him
Versatility: Kiss Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hermessence Poivre SamarcandeHermès

Kiss HimKiss Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 54%Had 20%Want 26%

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,019 votes

25%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

4%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKiss Him

SillageKiss Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKiss HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

anis84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PepperOakVirginia CedarCarawayPaprikaoak mossPatchouliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CarawaySandalwoodStar AniseResinoak mossBergamotPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Caraway and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Category winnerKiss HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women5

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews111

Overall rank#11,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande opens with a vivid rush of freshly crushed black peppercorns and sweet paprika, creating a dry and energetic warmth without any stinging harshness. As the initial spice settles, seasoned oak wood and Virginia cedar shavings take center stage, giving the scent a calm, organic forest textur…

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Kiss Him by Kiss Cosmetics delivers a punch of spicy pepper, anise, and earthy oakmoss. Launched in 2006, this male fragrance leans heavily into a bold, aromatic profile that works well for cooler weather. It is a striking choice for those who enjoy a dry, mossy backbone paired with sharp, energetic spices during autu…

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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, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Kiss Him?

Kiss Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Kiss Him is rated 3.70/5 from 87 votes. Choose Hermessence Poivre Samarcande for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kiss Him for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Kiss Him?

They last about the same: Kiss Him 60/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Kiss Him?

Kiss Him projects furthest (Kiss Him 60/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Kiss Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Caraway and oak moss.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Kiss Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kiss Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Kiss Him is the stronger pick. Kiss Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Kiss Him?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Kiss Him features Caraway, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Resin and oak moss.