Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Baikal Gris

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Baikal Gris

Areej Le Doré

4.47176 votes

Rank #2,332 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baikal Gris 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.
Baikal Gris
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

The Hermit1/5

Baikal Gris4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Baikal GrisAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.47/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerBaikal GrisRating 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

68%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBaikal Gris

SillageBaikal Gris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value58

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

AmbergrisViolet LeafBalsam Fir

Heart

SandalwoodVanilla

Base

CypressCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossTonka BeanCedarAmber

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

Spring100

Summer32

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men43

Unisex52

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,332

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerBaikal GrisHigher 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…

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Baikal Gris opens with sharp balsam fir, cool violet leaf, and salty natural ambergris. Created by perfumer Russian Adam in 2018 for Areej Le Doré, this unisex composition shifts from a crisp pine opening into a rich sandalwood and vanilla core. Base notes of cypress, cypriol oil, oakmoss, and cedar supply a grounding…

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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 Baikal Gris?

Baikal Gris takes 4 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Baikal Gris is rated 4.47/5 from 176 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Baikal Gris for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Baikal Gris?

Baikal Gris lasts longest (Baikal Gris 73/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Baikal Gris?

Baikal Gris projects furthest (Baikal Gris 66/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Baikal Gris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Baikal Gris better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and Baikal Gris?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Baikal Gris has top notes of Ambergris, Violet Leaf and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Cypress, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.