Fragrance comparison

J. Adore vs The Hermit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

J. Adore

Junaid Jamshed

—0 votes

Rank #68,771 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

J. Adore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

J. Adore1/2

The Hermit1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: J. Adore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Hermit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. AdoreJunaid Jamshed

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageJ. Adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value96

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

green61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeGreen Leaves

Heart

Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseMilkWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Notes

WormwoodBalsam FirSoil TinctureGreen LeavesNag ChampaSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe HermitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J. Adore by Junaid Jamshed offers a bright, floral opening with mandarin and bergamot. The heart centers on jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley, softening into a milky, powdery finish. It creates a classic oriental floral profile suitable for daytime wear, blending fresh green elements with a warm, woody base of san…

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The Hermit opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood and crushed green leaves, creating a raw botanical introduction. Within minutes, rich soil tincture takes over the foreground, giving the composition the smell of dark garden earth after rain. As the scent warms on skin, balsam fir and oakmoss introduce a dry coni…

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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 projects more, J. Adore or The Hermit?

J. Adore projects furthest (J. Adore 92/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Adore and The Hermit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is J. Adore or The Hermit better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J. Adore and The Hermit?

J. Adore has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Green Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa.