Fragrance comparison

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 vs Legend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009

Hermès

3.8825 votes

Rank #41,215 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Legend

Sapil

4.0042 votes

Rank #12,555 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 4 of 7 categories.

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Legend
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 20093/7

Legend4/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009
Sillage & projection: Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009
Value for money: Legend
Versatility: Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009Hermès

LegendSapil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerLegendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTerre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009

SillageTerre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value93

Category winnerLegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match84%Very similar · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPelargonium

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliBenzoin

Top

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPelargoniumFlint

Base

VetiverCedarwoodPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Pepper and Pelargonium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall88

Winter63

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTerre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 by Hermès brings the celebrated woody spicy profile of the classic eau de toilette into a limited edition collector bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp grapefruit peel, capturing the bright tang of fresh citrus. As the initial zest settles, cracked black p…

Reviews →

Sapil Legend opens with bright grapefruit and orange, then quickly turns peppery, mineral, and dry. On skin it usually reads citrusy, woody, and slightly earthy rather than sweet, with flint and vetiver giving it a stony edge. It may suit shoppers who enjoy crisp masculine fresh-spicy scents and Terre d'Hermes style f…

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, Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 or Legend?

Legend takes 4 of 7 categories. Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes; Legend is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Legend for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 or Legend?

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 lasts longest (Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 70/100, Legend 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 or Legend?

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 projects furthest (Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 60/100, Legend 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 and Legend smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper and Pelargonium.

Is Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 or Legend better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legend is the stronger pick. For winter, Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 is the stronger pick. Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 and Legend?

Terre d’Hermes Flacon H 2009 has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper and Pelargonium, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Benzoin. Legend has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Pelargonium and Flint, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Benzoin.