Fragrance comparison

Hinoki Fantome vs Vorago

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

Hinoki Fantome

Boy Smells

3.44316 votes

Rank #11,229 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vorago takes 5 of 7 categories.

Hinoki Fantome
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hinoki Fantome2/7

Vorago5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hinoki FantomeBoy Smells

VoragoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

Category winnerVoragoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

8%Hate

316 votes

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerVoragoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHinoki Fantome

SillageVorago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

tobacco48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HinokiTobacco LeafOakmossAtlas CedarCypressOlibanumOrrisLeatherBalsam FirPatchouliBlack PepperCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco Leaf, Oakmoss, Orris and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHinoki FantomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinoki Fantome opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and resinous balsam fir before settling into dry Japanese hinoki wood and charred tobacco leaf. As the initial herbal bitterness softens, a cool layer of orris and oakmoss anchors the base with a subtle powdery texture. It wears best during crisp autumn evenings …

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Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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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, Hinoki Fantome or Vorago?

Vorago takes 5 of 7 categories. Hinoki Fantome is rated 3.44/5 from 316 votes; Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Hinoki Fantome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hinoki Fantome or Vorago?

Hinoki Fantome lasts longest (Hinoki Fantome 66/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hinoki Fantome or Vorago?

Vorago projects furthest (Vorago 58/100, Hinoki Fantome 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hinoki Fantome and Vorago smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco Leaf, Oakmoss, Orris and Patchouli.

Is Hinoki Fantome or Vorago better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vorago is the stronger pick. For winter, Hinoki Fantome is the stronger pick. Vorago suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hinoki Fantome and Vorago?

Hinoki Fantome features Hinoki, Tobacco Leaf, Oakmoss, Atlas Cedar and Cypress. Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender.