Fragrance comparison

Rebel Hero Wanted vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Rebel Hero Wanted

Mango

4.3312 votes

Rank #39,325 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #61,780 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Rebel Hero Wanted
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rebel Hero Wanted1/4

VIII Eight1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: VIII Eight
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rebel Hero Wanted

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rebel Hero WantedMango

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVIII Eight

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Aromatic SpicesPraline

Base5-7 hrs

AmberLeatherPatchouliCedar

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Grapefruit, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero Wanted, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Date 28%Party 24%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRebel Hero WantedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mango Rebel Hero Wanted is an easygoing men's fragrance that pairs tart grapefruit and crisp green apple with a warm, nutty praline core. Sprayed on skin, the bright fruit quickly gives way to aromatic spices, smooth amber, and a soft hint of jacket leather. It avoids feeling overly heavy or sticky. Instead, the cedar…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 is better, Rebel Hero Wanted or VIII Eight?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Rebel Hero Wanted is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rebel Hero Wanted for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebel Hero Wanted or VIII Eight?

VIII Eight lasts longest (VIII Eight 60/100, Rebel Hero Wanted 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel Hero Wanted or VIII Eight?

Projection is very close: Rebel Hero Wanted 50/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.

Do Rebel Hero Wanted and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Grapefruit, Amber and Leather.

Is Rebel Hero Wanted or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero Wanted suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel Hero Wanted and VIII Eight?

Rebel Hero Wanted has top notes of Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Aromatic Spices and Praline, a base of Amber, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.