Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Ekos Raiz

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ekos Raiz

Natura

4.3199 votes

Rank #28,136 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Raiz 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.
Ekos Raiz
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

The Hermit1/5

Ekos Raiz4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Ekos RaizNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.31/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 52%Had 1%Want 47%

Category winnerEkos RaizRating 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

54%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEkos Raiz

SillageEkos Raiz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value32

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

PripriocaCardamomBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

Green LeavesVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen 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

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,136

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos RaizHigher 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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Ekos Raiz explores the raw, untamed essence of the Amazon through an earthy woody lens. It centers on priprioca, a traditional botanical, paired with sharp black pepper and cooling cardamom. This creates a deeply immersive, forest-floor experience. It feels best suited for those who appreciate natural, unrefined compo…

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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 Ekos Raiz?

Ekos Raiz takes 4 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Ekos Raiz is rated 4.31/5 from 99 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ekos Raiz for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Ekos Raiz?

Ekos Raiz lasts longest (Ekos Raiz 69/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Ekos Raiz?

Ekos Raiz projects furthest (Ekos Raiz 55/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Ekos Raiz smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Ekos Raiz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Ekos Raiz?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Ekos Raiz has top notes of Priprioca, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Green Leaves, Vetiver and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood.