Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Foxcroft Intense

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Foxcroft Intense

Solstice Scents

3.7548 votes

Rank #19,806 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Foxcroft Intense 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.
Foxcroft Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Hermit2/5

Foxcroft Intense3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Foxcroft IntenseSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.75/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

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

23%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFoxcroft Intense

SillageFoxcroft Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value67

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

mossy48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match56%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

Notes

OakmossDried Fallen LeavesSoil TincturePineCypressBalsam FirRain NotesLavenderWoodsy NotesSmokeCedarMyrica

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men35

Unisex65

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,806

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerFoxcroft IntenseHigher 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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Solstice Scents Foxcroft Intense captures the smell of an autumn woods after heavy rain. It opens with wet soil tincture and decaying leaves, backed by crisp cypress and dark oakmoss. The herbal lavender sprig softens the damp earth as it settles. Wear it on chilly autumn hikes or quiet damp October afternoons.

Reviews →

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 Foxcroft Intense?

Foxcroft Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Foxcroft Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 48 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Foxcroft Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Foxcroft Intense?

Foxcroft Intense lasts longest (Foxcroft Intense 71/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Foxcroft Intense?

Foxcroft Intense projects furthest (Foxcroft Intense 57/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Foxcroft Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Foxcroft Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Foxcroft Intense?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Foxcroft Intense features Oakmoss, Dried Fallen Leaves, Soil Tincture, Pine and Cypress.