Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Green Madness

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Green Madness

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.1338 votes

Rank #42,522 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Madness 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.
Green Madness
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Hermit2/5

Green Madness3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Green MadnessAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.13/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 62%

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

47%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGreen Madness

SillageGreen Madness

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%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

WormwoodAngelicaIncenseVetiverOakmosselemiCedarLavenderSandalwoodCognacRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWormwood, 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

Summer92

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,522

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreen MadnessHigher 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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Green Madness opens with a sharp shock of bitter wormwood and herbal angelica, immediately setting a dry, wild tone. As the initial blast settles on the skin, it reveals a deeply mossy heart supported by cool incense and dry cedar. This is a traditional forest chypre constructed entirely from natural essences, which g…

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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 Green Madness?

Green Madness takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Green Madness is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Green Madness for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Green Madness?

They last about the same: Green Madness 65/100, The Hermit 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Green Madness?

Green Madness projects furthest (Green Madness 61/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Green Madness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Green Madness better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and Green Madness?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Green Madness features Wormwood, Angelica, Incense, Vetiver and Oakmoss.