Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Desobediente

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,811 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Hermina1/6

Desobediente5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerDesobedienteRating 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

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDesobediente

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Category winnerDesobedienteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night14

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesobedienteHigher 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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Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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 Desobediente?

Desobediente takes 5 of 6 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Desobediente?

Desobediente lasts longest (Desobediente 68/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Desobediente?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Desobediente smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Peach and Black Pepper.

Is Hermina or Desobediente better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear; Desobediente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Desobediente?

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. Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.