Hour vs Philos Centro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
82%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Philos Centro takes 4 of 7 categories.
HourChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Philos CentroChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Hour3/7
Philos Centro4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Philos Centro
- Community sentiment
- Philos Centro
- Longevity
- Hour
- Sillage & projection
- Hour
- Value for money
- Philos Centro
- Versatility
- Hour
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Philos Centro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HourBlend OudPhilos CentroMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%
4.03/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%
Category winnerPhilos CentroRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
38%Love
38%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
152 votes
Category winnerPhilos CentroMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHour
SillageHour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPhilos CentroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
musky69%
fruity61%
powdery100%
musky92%
earthy84%
sweet77%
floral69%
iris61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both powdery, earthy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleHyacinth
Heart
Pink PepperIrisJasmine
Base
PatchouliVetiverVanillaAmberMusk
Top
HyacinthPineapple
Heart
IrisPink PepperJasmine
Base
MuskAmberPatchouliVetiverVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Hyacinth, Pink Pepper and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall76
Winter48
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHourMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#10,465
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerPhilos CentroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlend Oud Hour opens with a tart burst of pineapple paired alongside wet hyacinth, setting a bright botanical contrast right from the first spray. As the initial fruitiness calms down, iris and pink pepper add a dry powdery texture over clean jasmine. The base shifts into dark patchouli, earthy vetiver, and warm musk,…
Reviews →Philos Centro is a clean, powdery floral fragrance featuring prominent notes of pineapple, iris, and musk. It offers a fresh, versatile scent profile that works well for daily wear in temperate or warm weather. Ideal for those seeking an elegant, budget-friendly option that leans unisex and brings a polished feel to t…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Hour or Philos Centro?
Philos Centro takes 4 of 7 categories. Hour is rated 3.61/5 from 66 votes; Philos Centro is rated 4.03/5 from 152 votes. Choose Hour for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Philos Centro for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Hour or Philos Centro?
Hour lasts longest (Hour 74/100, Philos Centro 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hour or Philos Centro?
Hour projects furthest (Hour 63/100, Philos Centro 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hour and Philos Centro smell similar?
Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, earthy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Hyacinth, Pink Pepper and Iris.
Is Hour or Philos Centro better for summer or winter?
For summer, Hour is the stronger pick. For winter, Hour is the stronger pick. Hour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hour and Philos Centro?
Hour has top notes of Pineapple and Hyacinth, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber. Philos Centro has top notes of Hyacinth and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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