Fragrance comparison

Invade vs Hermis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Invade

Mykonos

3.333 votes

Rank #70,211 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Hermis

GUY FOX

3.4715 votes

Rank #52,293 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Invade takes 3 of 4 categories.

Invade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hermis
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Invade3/4

Hermis1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InvadeMykonos

HermisGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityInvade

SillageInvade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerInvadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

rose69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafTaif RoseSage

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

MintAldehydesLemonBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePineappleSageViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverBalsam FirAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Sage. Durations are only published for Hermis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHermisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…

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GUY FOX Hermis delivers a crisp, fruit-forward aromatic profile built for daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint, tart lemon, and fizzy aldehydes before transitioning into juicy apple, sweet pineapple, and herbal sage. As the scent settles, grounding base notes of balsam fir, earthy vetiver, …

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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, Invade or Hermis?

Invade takes 3 of 4 categories. Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Hermis is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hermis for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Invade or Hermis?

Invade lasts longest (Invade 73/100, Hermis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invade or Hermis?

Invade projects furthest (Invade 58/100, Hermis 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invade and Hermis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Sage.

Is Invade or Hermis better for summer or winter?

Invade suits evening wear; Hermis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invade and Hermis?

Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Hermis has top notes of Mint, Aldehydes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Pineapple, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Ambergris and Musk.