Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Covert

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

1 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Covert

Tru Western

3.502 votes

Rank #64,782 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 1 of 1 categories.

The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Covert
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

The Hermit1/1

Covert0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

CovertTru Western

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

earthy69%

green61%

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

Green LeavesLemonLavender

Heart

Balsam FirCinnamonAniseLeatherCloves

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Green Leaves, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,782

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…

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Covert opens with a sharp burst of green leaves and tart lemon, quickly tempered by soothing lavender. The heart shifts into dense balsam fir, warm cinnamon, and dark cloves, creating an earthy forest warmth. As it settles on skin, oakmoss and patchouli provide a rugged woody foundation suited for crisp autumn afterno…

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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 Covert?

The Hermit takes 1 of 1 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Covert is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Covert for a woody and warm spicy character.

Do The Hermit and Covert smell similar?

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

Is The Hermit or Covert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Covert?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Covert has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Cinnamon, Anise and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, White Musk and Oakmoss.