Fragrance comparison

Hero vs Cabochard

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,264 ratings analysed

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cabochard

Grès

3.893,242 votes

Rank #773 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabochard takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabochard
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Hero1/5

Cabochard4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroPrince Matchabelli

CabochardGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCabochardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

39%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

2,989 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCabochard

SillageCabochard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

mossy69%

tobacco61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesSageSpicesTarragonAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes

Heart

GeraniumOrris RootRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

LeatherOakmossTobaccoVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Geranium, Oakmoss and Spices. Durations are only published for Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter45

Day100

Night17

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men11

Unisex62

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#773

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews266

Category winnerCabochardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…

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Grès Cabochard opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bitter tarragon, and herbal sage that feels brisk and cool on skin. Rather than leaning into sweet florals, the top notes immediately signal a dry, austere structure. As the initial fizz settles, a subtle heart of geranium, rose, and jasmine emerges, kept strictly …

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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, Hero or Cabochard?

Cabochard takes 4 of 5 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hero or Cabochard?

Cabochard lasts longest (Cabochard 72/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hero or Cabochard?

Cabochard projects furthest (Cabochard 66/100, Hero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hero and Cabochard smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Geranium, Oakmoss and Spices.

Is Hero or Cabochard better for summer or winter?

Hero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hero and Cabochard?

Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. Cabochard has top notes of Aldehydes, Sage, Spices and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Vetiver.