Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs No. 7 Resin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

No. 7 Resin

Photogenics + Co

4.1216 votes

Rank #50,229 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hymba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 7 Resin
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hymba4/5

No. 7 Resin1/5

Ratings & consensus: Hymba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 7 Resin
Sillage & projection: Hymba
Value for money: Hymba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hymba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

No. 7 ResinPhotogenics + Co

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerHymbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo. 7 Resin

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value45

Category winnerHymbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

smoky83%

amber65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Top

CypresscannabisHeliotropeAmyris

Heart

ResinsSmokeCedarBirchAmber

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanFire

InformationalShared notesResins, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHymbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

Reviews →

No. 7 Resin by Photogenics + Co delivers a dark, resinous profile anchored by cypress and smoke. Ideal for crisp autumn evenings, this unisex scent feels like a coastal bonfire. It clings to the skin with a steady, dry intensity that favors fans of woody and aromatic compositions over sweet or floral blends.

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, Hymba or No. 7 Resin?

Hymba takes 4 of 5 categories. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; No. 7 Resin is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 7 Resin for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or No. 7 Resin?

No. 7 Resin lasts longest (No. 7 Resin 84/100, Hymba 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or No. 7 Resin?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, No. 7 Resin 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and No. 7 Resin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Resins, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.

Is Hymba or No. 7 Resin better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear; No. 7 Resin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and No. 7 Resin?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. No. 7 Resin has top notes of Cypress, cannabis, Heliotrope and Amyris, heart notes of Resins, Smoke, Cedar and Birch, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Fire.