Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #44,971 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama 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.
Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermina1/5

Sama4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

SamaMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerSamaRating 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

55%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageSama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value76

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Pear, Bergamot 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

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamaHigher 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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Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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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 Sama?

Sama takes 4 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Sama?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Sama?

Sama projects furthest (Sama 57/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Sama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Pear, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Hermina or Sama better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hermina and Sama?

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. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.