Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Draco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,058 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,470 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Draco

Tiziana Terenzi

3.671,043 votes

Rank #5,317 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Draco takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Hermina1/5

Draco4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

DracoTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDracoRating 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

28%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

1,043 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDraco

SillageDraco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value39

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery 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

BergamotLemonOrangeGreen Notes

Heart

PeachMagnoliaJasmineCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskPearVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Lemon and Peach. 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

Summer62

Fall87

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex25

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,470

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,317

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerDracoHigher 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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Tiziana Terenzi Draco hits the skin with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot, but this initial citrus burst fades within minutes. What remains is a dense, powdery skin scent dominated by sweet peach, heliotrope, and a heavy dose of clean white musk. It sits somewhere between a premium Italian soap and a creamy fruit…

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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 Draco?

Draco takes 4 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Draco is rated 3.67/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Draco for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Draco?

Draco lasts longest (Draco 77/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Draco?

Draco projects furthest (Draco 70/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Draco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Lemon and Peach.

Is Hermina or Draco better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Draco?

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. Draco has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Peach, Magnolia, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Musk, Pear, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.