Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Tea at BG

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tea at BG

Roja Dove

4.3676 votes

Rank #4,184 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hermina1/5

Tea at BG4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

Tea at BGRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.36/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerTea at BGRating 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

84%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTea at BG

SillageTea at BG

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value34

Category winnerHerminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

fruity84%

green77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic

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

BasilLemonBergamotGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

FigBlackcurrantOrange BlossomHayTeaMateVioletRose

Base

Guaiac WoodNutmegAmberBlack PepperCedarCacaoVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Fig. 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

Summer77

Fall85

Winter69

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,184

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerTea at BGHigher 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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Tea at BG opens with a bright citrus snap of grapefruit and lemon, then quickly settles into juicy fig, blackcurrant and a softly aromatic tea accord. On skin, it seems to turn greener, sweeter and more textured as hay, violet, cacao and gentle woods build underneath. This is a limited, luxury-leaning tea fragrance wi…

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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 Tea at BG?

Tea at BG takes 4 of 5 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Tea at BG is rated 4.36/5 from 76 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tea at BG for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG lasts longest (Tea at BG 78/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermina or Tea at BG?

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

Do Hermina and Tea at BG smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Fig.

Is Hermina or Tea at BG better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear; Tea at BG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Tea at BG?

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. Tea at BG has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Blackcurrant, Orange Blossom and Hay, a base of Guaiac Wood, Nutmeg, Amber and Black Pepper.