The Hedonist vs The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
76%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.
The HedonistChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Hedonist0/8
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Longevity
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The HedonistEx NihiloThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 1,346 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.47/ 5 · 603 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumRating 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
66%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
603 votes
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
SillageThe Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
oud65%
aromatic53%
warm spicy42%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
oud61%
Scent match76%Very similar · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
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
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
AkigalawoodLycheeCedarwood
Base8-12 hrs
AmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter56
Day100
Night56
Spring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter80
Day100
Night90
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumMost 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#1,010
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews60
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumHigher 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 →The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo brings a punchy, ultra-crisp twist to modern woody scents. Right out of the atomizer, you get a sharp blast of tart grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger that sparkles like chilled tonic water. Within twenty minutes, a sweet, juicy splash of lychee softens the i…
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 The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. The Hedonist is rated 4.10/5 from 1,346 votes; The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 603 votes. Choose The Hedonist for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Hedonist or The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 78/100, The Hedonist 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Hedonist or The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 69/100, The Hedonist 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Hedonist and The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum smell similar?
Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Akigalawood and Vetiver.
Is The Hedonist or The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Hedonist is the stronger pick. For winter, The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. The Hedonist suits daytime wear; The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Hedonist and The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum?
The Hedonist has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Akigalawood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk. The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Akigalawood, Lychee and Cedarwood, a base of Amberwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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