Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Dodo

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 543 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dodo

Zoologist Perfumes

3.08531 votes

Rank #8,831 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dodo takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

The Hermit2/5

Dodo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

DodoZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.08/ 5 · 531 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

22%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

12%Hate

444 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDodo

SillageDodo

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%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

FernLitchiLimeRaspberry

Heart

AmbergrisBalsam FirGeraniumRose

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men25

Unisex67

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,831

PerfumerJoseph DeLapp

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerDodoHigher 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 →

Dodo is a green, fruity, animalic fougere that opens with sharp freshness, juicy lychee and tart citrus, then turns stranger and more divisive as ambergris, musk and moss come forward. On some skin it reads airy, feathery and forest-like, on others sweaty, dirty or almost bathroom-cleaner sharp. This is a sample-first…

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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 Dodo?

Dodo takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Dodo is rated 3.08/5 from 531 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dodo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Dodo?

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

Which projects more, The Hermit or Dodo?

Dodo projects furthest (Dodo 65/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Dodo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Dodo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Dodo?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Dodo has top notes of Fern, Litchi, Lime and Raspberry, heart notes of Ambergris, Balsam Fir, Geranium and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.