Fragrance comparison

Hikmah Of Life vs Perseus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,396 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hikmah Of Life

Risala Elite

5.001 votes

Rank #49,059 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,791 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hikmah Of Life takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hikmah Of Life
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hikmah Of Life3/4

Perseus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hikmah Of LifeRisala Elite

PerseusParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHikmah Of Life

SillageHikmah Of Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value26

Category winnerHikmah Of LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

musky44%

fruity30%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

Green MandarinGeraniumAmbretteVetiverGinger

Base

Balsam FirPatchouliCashmeranDry WoodCedarTonka

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Green Mandarin. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,791

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hikmah Of Life opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, backed by a darker black currant touch, then moves into a sharper aromatic heart of ginger, geranium and green mandarin. As it settles, the scent leans woody, musky and slightly resinous, with cashmeran, cedar, balsam fir and tonka rounding it out. It reads as …

Reviews →

Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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, Hikmah Of Life or Perseus?

Hikmah Of Life takes 3 of 4 categories. Hikmah Of Life is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes. Choose Hikmah Of Life for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hikmah Of Life or Perseus?

Hikmah Of Life lasts longest (Hikmah Of Life 100/100, Perseus 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hikmah Of Life or Perseus?

Hikmah Of Life projects furthest (Hikmah Of Life 100/100, Perseus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hikmah Of Life and Perseus smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Green Mandarin.

Is Hikmah Of Life or Perseus better for summer or winter?

Hikmah Of Life suits day or night wear; Perseus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hikmah Of Life and Perseus?

Hikmah Of Life has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Green Mandarin, Geranium, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, Cashmeran and Dry Wood. Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.