Fragrance comparison

Moira vs Hercules

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,275 ratings analysed

Moira

Oakcha

4.7020 votes

Rank #40,496 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Hercules

Maison Alhambra

4.321,255 votes

Rank #105 TobaccoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hercules takes 4 of 5 categories.

Moira
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hercules
Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Moira1/5

Hercules4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoiraOakcha

HerculesMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 68%Had 3%Want 29%

4.32/ 5 · 1,255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

Category winnerMoiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

62%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

880 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHercules

SillageHercules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value91

Category winnerHerculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

tobacco100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both tobacco, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPepper

Heart

Tobacco LeafFrankincenseLabdanumOsmanthus

Base

Vanilla PodAtlas CedarIso E SuperPatchouliCypriolVetiverMusk

Top

CinnamonPepper

Heart

Tobacco LeafIncenseLabdanumOsmanthus

Base

VanillaIso E SuperCedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Pepper, Tobacco Leaf and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Spring42

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women6

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews237

Category winnerHerculesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moira by Oakcha is a rich, comforting extrait de parfum centered around sweet pipe tobacco, warm cinnamon, and creamy vanilla pods. It opens with an energetic burst of black pepper and spicy cinnamon that immediately creates the sensation of stepping into a warm room on a chilly evening. As the initial spice settles, …

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Hercules by Maison Alhambra brings a spicy warmth to your skin, layering cinnamon and pepper over a sweet tobacco heart. Designed for those who appreciate cozy, resinous scents, this unisex Eau de Parfum serves as a bold addition to any fall or winter rotation. It settles into a comfortable, vanilla-rich profile that …

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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, Moira or Hercules?

Hercules takes 4 of 5 categories. Moira is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes; Hercules is rated 4.32/5 from 1,255 votes. Choose Moira for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hercules for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moira or Hercules?

Hercules lasts longest (Hercules 71/100, Moira 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moira or Hercules?

Hercules projects furthest (Hercules 59/100, Moira 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moira and Hercules smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pepper, Tobacco Leaf and Labdanum.

Is Moira or Hercules better for summer or winter?

Moira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moira and Hercules?

Moira has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Frankincense, Labdanum and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla Pod, Atlas Cedar, Iso E Super and Patchouli. Hercules has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Labdanum and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar and Musk.