Fragrance comparison

Hero vs Norell II

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

1 wins

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Norell II

Norell

4.502 votes

Rank #49,885 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hero takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell II
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hero1/1

Norell II0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroPrince Matchabelli

Norell IINorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander

Heart

MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Vanilla, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHeroHigher 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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Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…

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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 Norell II?

Hero takes 1 of 1 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Hero and Norell II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Vanilla, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Hero or Norell II better for summer or winter?

Hero suits daytime wear; Norell II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hero and Norell II?

Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.