Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs 97 Élysées

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

97 Élysées

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.3611 votes

Rank #33,108 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

97 Élysées takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
97 Élysées
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Hermit1/5

97 Élysées4/5

Ratings & consensus: 97 Élysées
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 97 Élysées
Sillage & projection: 97 Élysées
Value for money: The Hermit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 97 Élysées

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

97 ÉlyséesAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winner97 ÉlyséesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity97 Élysées

Sillage97 Élysées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value43

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WormwoodBalsam FirSoil TinctureGreen LeavesNag ChampaSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantLitchiOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseBalsam Fir

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,108

PerfumerFanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner97 ÉlyséesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Hermit opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood and crushed green leaves, creating a raw botanical introduction. Within minutes, rich soil tincture takes over the foreground, giving the composition the smell of dark garden earth after rain. As the scent warms on skin, balsam fir and oakmoss introduce a dry coni…

Reviews →

97 Élysées by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. 97 Élysées was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Black Currant, Litchi and Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Hermit or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées takes 4 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; 97 Élysées is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 97 Élysées for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées lasts longest (97 Élysées 77/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées projects furthest (97 Élysées 61/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and 97 Élysées smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or 97 Élysées better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear; 97 Élysées suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and 97 Élysées?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. 97 Élysées has top notes of Black Currant, Litchi and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.