The Hedonist vs Bedour Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Hedonist takes 3 of 5 categories.
The HedonistChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bedour ExtraitChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Hedonist3/5
Bedour Extrait2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Hedonist
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bedour Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- The Hedonist
- Value for money
- Bedour Extrait
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Hedonist
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The HedonistEx NihiloBedour ExtraitArabiyat PrestigeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 1,346 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
Category winnerThe HedonistRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
1,346 votes
38%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBedour Extrait
SillageThe Hedonist
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBedour ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
oud65%
aromatic53%
warm spicy42%
sweet100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
oud61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BergamotGinger
Heart3-4 hrs
AkigalawoodCedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverTonka BeanMusk
Top
White PeachMandarinBergamot
Heart
Gourmand AccordOrange BlossomVetiver
Base
Cotton CandyAkigalawoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Akigalawood, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for The Hedonist, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter56
Day100
Night56
Spring100
Summer29
Fall57
Winter71
Day100
Night38
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#2,621
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews92
Overall rank#55,447
PerfumerNathalie Templer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe HedonistHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Hedonist by Ex Nihilo opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and spicy grated ginger that immediately wakes up the senses. As that bright citrus settles over the first half hour, a modern spine of dry cedar and peppery Akigalawood takes over, giving the scent a sleek, architectural woodiness without any …
Reviews →Bedour Extrait opens with juicy white peach and bright mandarin, then softens into orange blossom, vanilla, and a fluffy candy-like sweetness. The woody base keeps it from feeling too simple, with akigalawood and musk adding texture underneath. It reads as a feminine fruity gourmand with a polished, slightly powdery 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, The Hedonist or Bedour Extrait?
The Hedonist takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hedonist is rated 4.10/5 from 1,346 votes; Bedour Extrait is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose The Hedonist for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bedour Extrait for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Hedonist or Bedour Extrait?
They last about the same: Bedour Extrait 70/100, The Hedonist 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Hedonist or Bedour Extrait?
The Hedonist projects furthest (The Hedonist 58/100, Bedour Extrait 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Hedonist and Bedour Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Akigalawood, Vetiver and Musk.
Is The Hedonist or Bedour Extrait better for summer or winter?
The Hedonist suits daytime wear; Bedour Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Hedonist and Bedour Extrait?
The Hedonist has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Akigalawood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk. Bedour Extrait has top notes of White Peach, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Gourmand Accord, Orange Blossom and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Candy, Akigalawood, Vanilla and Musk.
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