Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Rosier Ardent

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,217 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Rosier Ardent

Nez a Nez

3.63198 votes

Rank #13,800 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Rosier Ardent
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande4/7

Rosier Ardent3/7

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

Rosier ArdentNez a Nez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 33%Had 32%Want 35%

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

21%Love

62%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRosier Ardent

SillageRosier Ardent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRosier ArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

CardamomCarawayCinnamonPepper

Heart

Rose

Base

ResinVirginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar, Caraway 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–

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews111

Overall rank#13,800

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Rosier Ardent by Nez a Nez is a spicy chypre that bridges floral delicacy with resinous, woody depth. It opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and caraway, settling into a dark rose heart grounded by patchouli and vetiver. This unisex composition offers a warm, mature profile perfect for autumn and winter days when 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Rosier Ardent?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande takes 4 of 7 categories. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Rosier Ardent is rated 3.63/5 from 198 votes. Choose Hermessence Poivre Samarcande for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Rosier Ardent for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Rosier Ardent?

Rosier Ardent lasts longest (Rosier Ardent 67/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Rosier Ardent?

Rosier Ardent projects furthest (Rosier Ardent 61/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Rosier Ardent smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Patchouli.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Rosier Ardent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosier Ardent is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Rosier Ardent?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Rosier Ardent has top notes of Cardamom, Caraway, Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Resin, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.