Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Pink Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Shadow

Patrice Martin

3.6030 votes

Rank #59,830 RoseAmber

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Shadow
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hermina3/5

Pink Shadow2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

Pink ShadowPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.60/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

27%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPink Shadow

SillagePink Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value41

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

rose100%

amber83%

floral65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match12%Clearly different

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

PeachPepperPearLemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeGeranium

Base

AmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Lemon, Peach and Heliotrope. 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

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerminaHigher 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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Pink Shadow by Patrice Martin opens with a bright burst of peach, pink pepper, and lemon before settling into a dense heart of damask rose and powdered heliotrope. Base notes of amber, tonka bean, and sandalwood give the dry-down a warm, resinous texture. It suits crisp autumn afternoons and cool evening dinners where…

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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 Pink Shadow?

Hermina takes 3 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Pink Shadow is rated 3.60/5 from 30 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Shadow for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Pink Shadow?

Pink Shadow lasts longest (Pink Shadow 78/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Pink Shadow?

Pink Shadow projects furthest (Pink Shadow 68/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Pink Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pear, Lemon, Peach and Heliotrope.

Is Hermina or Pink Shadow better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear; Pink Shadow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Pink Shadow?

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. Pink Shadow has top notes of Peach, Pepper, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.