Fragrance comparison

Hermit Coat vs AI Fragment

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Hermit Coat

Chapel Factory

3.83103 votes

Rank #37,134 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

AI Fragment

Seven Gates

4.0537 votes

Rank #15,502 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AI Fragment takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hermit Coat
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
AI Fragment
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hermit Coat1/7

AI Fragment6/7

Ratings & consensus: AI Fragment
Community sentiment: AI Fragment
Longevity: AI Fragment
Sillage & projection: AI Fragment
Value for money: Hermit Coat
Versatility: AI Fragment
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AI Fragment

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hermit CoatChapel Factory

AI FragmentSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%

4.05/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

Category winnerAI FragmentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

103 votes

54%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

14%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAI FragmentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAI Fragment

SillageAI Fragment

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value36

Category winnerHermit CoatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AshHeliotropeelemi

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumBalsam FirRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeAmbroxanMuskAmber

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Damask RoseSaffronHeliotropeLily of the Valley

Base

AmbroxanCashmeranWoody NotesIndonesian Patchouli LeafMyrrhTonka BeanBalsam FirAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Balsam Fir, Rose and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Hermit Coat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day89

Night100

Spring82

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAI FragmentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex66

Women16

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,502

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAI FragmentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermit Coat by Chapel Factory is a dry, contemplative scent built around cold hearth ash, bitter resinous elemi, and powdery heliotrope. Instead of a thick, heavy cloud, it wears like a lightweight wool sweater dusted with olibanum and balsam fir. The perfume settles into a calm base of smoke and gentle amber. It is a…

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AI Fragment by Seven Gates offers a fresh take on modern perfumery, blending bright citrus with an expansive base of clean musks and dark resins. Nathalie Feisthauer builds a striking contrast between zesty grapefruit and warm, powdery heliotrope. It feels clean yet grounded, perfect for day wear in spring and fall.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hermit Coat or AI Fragment?

AI Fragment takes 6 of 7 categories. Hermit Coat is rated 3.83/5 from 103 votes; AI Fragment is rated 4.05/5 from 37 votes. Choose Hermit Coat for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose AI Fragment for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermit Coat or AI Fragment?

AI Fragment lasts longest (AI Fragment 68/100, Hermit Coat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermit Coat or AI Fragment?

AI Fragment projects furthest (AI Fragment 61/100, Hermit Coat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermit Coat and AI Fragment smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Balsam Fir, Rose and Ambroxan.

Is Hermit Coat or AI Fragment better for summer or winter?

For summer, AI Fragment is the stronger pick. For winter, AI Fragment is the stronger pick. Hermit Coat suits evening wear; AI Fragment suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermit Coat and AI Fragment?

Hermit Coat has top notes of Ash, Heliotrope and elemi, heart notes of Olibanum, Balsam Fir and Rose, a base of Smoke, Ambroxan, Musk and Amber. AI Fragment has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Lily of the Valley, a base of Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Woody Notes and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.