Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Schizm

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,026 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Schizm

Ayala Moriel

3.577 votes

Rank #53,829 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Schizm
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande2/3

Schizm1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Sillage & projection: Schizm
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

SchizmAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityHermessence Poivre Samarcande

SillageSchizm

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%

white floral100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

mossy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

African Orange Floweroak mossMandarin OrangeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)TuberoseBoletus edulisJasmineVirginia CedarPepper

No top / heart / base split published

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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#53,829

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…

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Schizm opens with a vivid orange note that quickly cuts through its mossy, earthy floral structure. It starts dry, green and slightly peppery, then softens into a richer white floral drydown with tuberose, jasmine and a warmer, more sensual feel. This suits wearers who enjoy contrast in a perfume and do not mind a chy…

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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 Schizm?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande takes 2 of 3 categories. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Schizm is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Hermessence Poivre Samarcande for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Schizm for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Schizm?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande lasts longest (Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100, Schizm 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Schizm?

Schizm projects furthest (Schizm 79/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Schizm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Schizm better for summer or winter?

Schizm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Schizm?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Schizm features African Orange Flower, oak moss, Mandarin Orange, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Tuberose.