Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Appear

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Appear

Hermetica

3.4766 votes

Rank #18,244 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hermina takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hermina
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Appear
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermina3/5

Appear2/5

Ratings & consensus: Hermina
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Appear
Sillage & projection: Hermina
Value for money: Hermina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Appear

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

AppearHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.47/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winnerHerminaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

14%Love

45%Like

23%Ok

11%Dislike

8%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAppear

SillageHermina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

caramel74%

green65%

white floral56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilPearRose PetalsBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachHeliotropeFigBlack PepperMyrtle

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliCedar

Top

PearCassisMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Green AppleJasmineGardeniaOrrisLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelPeachRaspberryVanillaMuskCedarTonkaAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Peach, Black Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for Hermina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerAppearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Hermina is a crisp, refreshing floral chypre that pairs crunchy green pear and zesty bergamot with a sharp punch of culinary basil. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals juicy peach, green fig, and gentle rose petals spiced with a dusting of black pepper. The base grounds the fruit with dry c…

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Hermetica Appear delivers a bright, juicy blend of orchard fruit and gentle sweetness designed for effortless daily wear. It opens with crisp green apple, ripe pear, and a splash of sunny mandarin orange, balanced by a faint kick of black pepper. As it warms on the skin, creamy jasmine, gardenia, and powdery orris roo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hermina or Appear?

Hermina takes 3 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Appear is rated 3.47/5 from 66 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Appear for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Appear?

Appear lasts longest (Appear 59/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Appear?

Hermina projects furthest (Hermina 48/100, Appear 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Appear smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Peach, Black Pepper and Amber.

Is Hermina or Appear better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear; Appear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Appear?

Hermina has top notes of Basil, Pear, Rose Petals and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Heliotrope, Fig and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. Appear has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Green Apple, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orris, a base of Caramel, Peach, Raspberry and Vanilla.