Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Find Me In The Dark

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Find Me In The Dark

Jousset Parfums

4.1718 votes

Rank #44,791 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Find Me In The Dark 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.
Find Me In The Dark
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Hermit2/5

Find Me In The Dark3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Find Me In The DarkJousset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

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

56%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFind Me In The Dark

SillageFind Me In The Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value33

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy90%

fruity80%

patchouli70%

aromatic60%

sweet50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

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

BlackberryGrapes

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisAngelica

Base

Soil TincturePatchouliBalsam FirOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Soil Tincture 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

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,791

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFind Me In The DarkHigher 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 →

Find Me In The Dark by Jousset Parfums is an unusual woody fragrance that balances dark forest tones with a sudden burst of sweet fruit. Designed by perfumer Jimmy Bodin in 2021, this scent is built around an earthy base of soil tincture and patchouli. It works best for crisp autumn days when you want something cozy y…

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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 Find Me In The Dark?

Find Me In The Dark takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Find Me In The Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Find Me In The Dark for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Find Me In The Dark?

Find Me In The Dark lasts longest (Find Me In The Dark 88/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Find Me In The Dark?

Find Me In The Dark projects furthest (Find Me In The Dark 82/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Find Me In The Dark smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Find Me In The Dark better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear; Find Me In The Dark suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and Find Me In The Dark?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Find Me In The Dark has top notes of Blackberry and Grapes, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amyris and Angelica, a base of Soil Tincture, Patchouli, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss.