Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Foreverness

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Foreverness

OSM

4.0340 votes

Rank #21,174 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

The Hermit2/5

Foreverness2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

ForevernessOSM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.03/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

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

45%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageForeverness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value69

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

earthy100%

woody88%

rose77%

mossy65%

green53%

salty42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and green

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

Notes

Soil TinctureRose de MaiSea SaltMossGreen LeavesPatchouliAmyrisMuskWoody NotesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSoil Tincture, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. 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

Summer75

Fall25

Winter8

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,174

PerfumerKyle Mott-Kannenberg

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerForevernessHigher 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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Foreverness by OSM opens with a sharp spray of sea salt air and wet soil tincture before revealing a fresh heart of Rose de Mai and snapped green leaves. Launched in 2018 by perfumer Kyle Mott-Kannenberg, this 20 percent concentration composition recreates the smell of a botanical garden after heavy rainfall. Damp mos…

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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 Foreverness?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Foreverness is rated 4.03/5 from 40 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Foreverness for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Foreverness?

They last about the same: The Hermit 63/100, Foreverness 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Foreverness?

Foreverness projects furthest (Foreverness 68/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Foreverness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and green accords. Common notes include Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Sandalwood.

Is The Hermit or Foreverness better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Foreverness?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Foreverness features Soil Tincture, Rose de Mai, Sea Salt, Moss and Green Leaves.