The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum vs Invade
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
InvadeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum3/4
Invade1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
- Value for money
- Invade
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumEx NihiloInvadeMykonosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 603 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
603 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerInvadeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
oud61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
rose69%
powdery61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GrapefruitGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
AkigalawoodLycheeCedarwood
Base8-12 hrs
AmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafTaif RoseSage
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter80
Day100
Night90
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#1,010
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews60
Overall rank#70,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 →Invade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…
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 Extrait de Parfum or Invade?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 603 votes; Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum or Invade?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 78/100, Invade 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum or Invade?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 69/100, Invade 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum and Invade smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
Is The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum or Invade better for summer or winter?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear; Invade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum and Invade?
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. Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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