Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs J. Adore

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

J. Adore

Junaid Jamshed

—0 votes

Rank #68,771 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
J. Adore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

The Hermit1/2

J. Adore1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

J. AdoreJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageJ. Adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, earthy 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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeGreen Leaves

Heart

Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseMilkWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliVetiverOakmoss

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe HermitHigher 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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J. Adore by Junaid Jamshed offers a bright, floral opening with mandarin and bergamot. The heart centers on jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley, softening into a milky, powdery finish. It creates a classic oriental floral profile suitable for daytime wear, blending fresh green elements with a warm, woody base of san…

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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 projects more, The Hermit or J. Adore?

J. Adore projects furthest (J. Adore 92/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and J. Adore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or J. Adore better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and J. Adore?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. J. Adore has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Green Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.