Les Brumes vs Hardd
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Les Brumes takes 3 of 5 categories.
Les BrumesChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
HarddChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Les Brumes3/5
Hardd2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hardd
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Les Brumes
- Sillage & projection
- Les Brumes
- Value for money
- Hardd
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Les Brumes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Les BrumesOrmaieHarddMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%
Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate
115 votes
35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLes Brumes
SillageLes Brumes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHarddBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium
Base
AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,252
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#44,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2018
Reviews0
Category winnerLes BrumesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLes Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…
Reviews →Mahogany Hardd is a straightforward woody aromatic cologne that gets straight to the point. It leads with a bright burst of verbena and bergamot before settling into a warm, dry blend of black pepper, cedar, and cashmere wood. It is a dependable scent for casual office environments and daily errands.
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, Les Brumes or Hardd?
Les Brumes takes 3 of 5 categories. Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes; Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Les Brumes or Hardd?
Les Brumes lasts longest (Les Brumes 66/100, Hardd 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Les Brumes or Hardd?
Les Brumes projects furthest (Les Brumes 55/100, Hardd 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Les Brumes and Hardd smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Cardamom.
Is Les Brumes or Hardd better for summer or winter?
Les Brumes suits daytime wear; Hardd suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Les Brumes and Hardd?
Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Hardd has top notes of Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.
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