Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Black Cash

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #52,290 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Hermit3/5

Black Cash2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerThe HermitRating 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

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value70

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Balsam 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe HermitHigher 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 →

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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 Black Cash?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Black Cash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and Black Cash?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.