Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Patchouli Nobile

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,325 ratings analysed

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchouli Nobile

Nobile 1942

4.16306 votes

Rank #2,672 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Nobile 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.
Patchouli Nobile
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande3/7

Patchouli Nobile4/7

Ratings & consensus: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Community sentiment: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Longevity: Patchouli Nobile
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Nobile
Value for money: Patchouli Nobile
Versatility: Patchouli Nobile
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

Patchouli NobileNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

306 votes

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Nobile

SillagePatchouli Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value51

Category winnerPatchouli NobileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

woody100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

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

Top

IncensePepperAmalfi Lemon

Heart

PatchouliFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVirginia Cedaroak moss

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Patchouli. 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–

Spring63

Summer29

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night90

Category winnerPatchouli NobileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women5

Men62

Unisex33

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews111

Overall rank#2,672

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews55

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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Patchouli Nobile by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, black pepper, and dry incense smoke before shifting into a rich heart of earthy patchouli, French labdanum, and guaiac wood. Designed by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this woody spicy composition avoids sweet modern gimmicks, grounding itself in Virgi…

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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 Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile takes 4 of 7 categories. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Patchouli Nobile is rated 4.16/5 from 306 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 Patchouli Nobile for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile lasts longest (Patchouli Nobile 74/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile projects furthest (Patchouli Nobile 59/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Patchouli Nobile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Patchouli Nobile better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Patchouli Nobile?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Patchouli Nobile has top notes of Incense, Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.