Hydrogen vs Sama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sama takes 1 of 1 categories.
HydrogenChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
SamaChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hydrogen0/1
Sama1/1
- 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
- Sama
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HydrogenIntelligentSamaMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
55%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
musky77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomGingerLemon
Heart
Violet LeafLavenderBasilPear
Base
Tonka BeanAmbroxanCedarMusk
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night74
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#44,843
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSamaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHydrogen 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…
Reviews →Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…
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, Hydrogen or Sama?
Sama takes 1 of 1 categories. Hydrogen is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hydrogen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Hydrogen and Sama smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Basil.
Is Hydrogen or Sama better for summer or winter?
Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hydrogen and Sama?
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. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.
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