Fragrance comparison

Hex vs 002

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Hex

Alkemia Perfumes

3.5656 votes

Rank #21,012 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

002

Alexa Lixfeld

3.805 votes

Rank #57,217 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

002 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hex
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
002
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hex1/3

0022/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 002
Sillage & projection: 002
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HexAlkemia Perfumes

002Alexa Lixfeld

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity002

Sillage002

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

patchouli60%

aromatic50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliAllspiceFrangipaniOlibanumFlowersBenzoinTonka BeanBlack TeaMadagascar VanillaBlack AmberVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarJasmineCopahu BalmGurjan balsamOlibanum

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Olibanum, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer31

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,012

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#57,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hex by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

Alexa Lixfeld 002 is a woody, resin-leaning scent that starts bright and spicy, with orange, lemon, bergamot and cardamom. It quickly turns into a dry mix of cedar and patchouli with a light jasmine lift, then settles into smooth sandalwood with benzoin warmth, vetiver earthiness and tonka sweetness. Think fresh air o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hex or 002?

002 takes 2 of 3 categories. Hex is rated 3.56/5 from 56 votes; 002 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hex for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 002 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hex or 002?

They last about the same: 002 72/100, Hex 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hex or 002?

002 projects furthest (002 75/100, Hex 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hex and 002 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Olibanum, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.

Is Hex or 002 better for summer or winter?

Hex suits day or night wear; 002 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hex and 002?

Hex features Patchouli, Allspice, Frangipani, Olibanum and Flowers. 002 has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Copahu Balm, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.