Fragrance comparison

Higher vs Hydrogen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,429 ratings analysed

1 wins

Higher

Dior · 2001

4.131,428 votes

Rank #2,203 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hydrogen

Intelligent

5.001 votes

Rank #69,465 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher takes 1 of 1 categories.

Higher
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hydrogen
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Higher1/1

Hydrogen0/1

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: Higher

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HigherDior

HydrogenIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,428 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBasilLemonPeach

Heart

CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom

Base

MuskCedar

Top

BergamotCardamomGingerLemon

Heart

Violet LeafLavenderBasilPear

Base

Tonka BeanAmbroxanCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Basil, Lemon and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,203

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2001

Reviews128

Overall rank#69,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…

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Hydrogen by Intelligent is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights a zesty citrus opening before settling into a grounding woody base. With notes of bergamot, lemon, and cardamom, it provides a clean, energetic profile perfect for casual spring days or daily wear in the office where you want something professi…

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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, Higher or Hydrogen?

Higher takes 1 of 1 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Hydrogen is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hydrogen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Do Higher and Hydrogen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Basil, Lemon and Cardamom.

What are the notes in Higher and Hydrogen?

Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. Hydrogen has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender, Basil and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Cedar and Musk.