Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Meninos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Meninos

Natura

4.4821 votes

Rank #42,305 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meninos 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.
Meninos
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermina1/5

Meninos4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

MeninosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

Category winnerMeninosRating 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

43%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMeninos

SillageMeninos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

rose77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh spicy and powdery

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

BasilGingerBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

PearTea RosePeach

Base

BambooMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Pear, Peach and Black Pepper. 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

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,305

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeninosHigher 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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Meninos by Natura is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and modern for everyday wear. Opening with a zesty burst of basil and ginger, it settles into a smooth heart of pear and tea rose. The base of bamboo and cedar creates a clean finish. It is a reliable choice for spring days in the office or casual weekend ou…

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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 Meninos?

Meninos takes 4 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Meninos is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meninos for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Meninos?

Meninos lasts longest (Meninos 58/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Meninos?

Meninos projects furthest (Meninos 52/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Meninos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Basil, Pear, Peach and Black Pepper.

Is Hermina or Meninos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hermina and Meninos?

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. Meninos has top notes of Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pear, Tea Rose and Peach, a base of Bamboo, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.