Fragrance comparison

Hinoki vs Eau Egyptienne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hinoki

KITOWA

4.3035 votes

Rank #15,605 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Egyptienne

Cinq Mondes

4.2129 votes

Rank #41,644 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hinoki
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Egyptienne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hinoki6/7

Eau Egyptienne1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HinokiKITOWA

Eau EgyptienneCinq Mondes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 71%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerHinokiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

45%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerHinokiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHinoki

SillageHinoki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerEau EgyptienneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressWhite PepperMint

Heart

Hinoki WoodIrisGeranium

Base

CedarOlibanumSandalwood

Notes

LotusOlibanumRosePistachioJasmineCypressCarawayJuniperMastic or LentisqueGeraniumMyrhhMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Mint, Geranium and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Eau Egyptienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night64

Category winnerHinokiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHinokiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinoki by KITOWA captures the meditative stillness of a Japanese forest. Cypress and mint provide a sharp, clean opening that settles into the resinous heart of hinoki wood and geranium. Base notes of cedar and olibanum give it a grounded, persistent character, perfect for those who want a calm, woody scent for seriou…

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Eau Egyptienne by Cinq Mondes is a light, aromatic body mist built around ancient Kyphi botanicals. The opening delivers an invigorating burst of fresh spicy mint, leafy geranium, and sharp cypress before softening into delicate floral tones of lotus, jasmine, and rose. Beneath the botanicals, a quiet balsamic foundat…

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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, Hinoki or Eau Egyptienne?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories. Hinoki is rated 4.30/5 from 35 votes; Eau Egyptienne is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Egyptienne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hinoki or Eau Egyptienne?

Hinoki lasts longest (Hinoki 72/100, Eau Egyptienne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hinoki or Eau Egyptienne?

Hinoki projects furthest (Hinoki 54/100, Eau Egyptienne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hinoki and Eau Egyptienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mint, Geranium and Olibanum.

Is Hinoki or Eau Egyptienne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hinoki is the stronger pick. For winter, Hinoki is the stronger pick. Hinoki suits daytime wear; Eau Egyptienne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hinoki and Eau Egyptienne?

Hinoki has top notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Iris and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Eau Egyptienne features Lotus, Olibanum, Rose, Pistachio and Jasmine.