Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,038 ratings analysed

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Paul Smith

4.3219 votes

Rank #33,901 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande2/4

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 20112/4

Ratings & consensus: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

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

53%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

mossy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top

GrapefruitPepperCoriander

Heart

NutmegCarambola (Star Fruit)

Base

oak mossIncenseVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar 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–

Spring29

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews111

Overall rank#33,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

A bright summer aromatic built around sharp grapefruit, pepper and coriander, with nutmeg adding warmth and star fruit giving it a slightly juicy twist. It stays fresh and easy to wear rather than heavy. On skin, it usually dries down cleaner and woodier, with moss, cedar and a light touch of incense. If you like cris…

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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 Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes. Choose Hermessence Poivre Samarcande for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 lasts longest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 68/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 58/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 better for summer or winter?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg and Carambola (Star Fruit), a base of oak moss, Incense and Virginia Cedar.