Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs Mesnee d'Hellequin

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

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63%scent match

Closely related

Mesnee d'Hellequin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0162 votes

Rank #15,734 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

The Hermit3/5

Mesnee d'Hellequin2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

Mesnee d'HellequinAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.01/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

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

36%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityThe Hermit

SillageMesnee d'Hellequin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value75

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

mossy30%

Scent match63%Closely related · 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

Notes

Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen LeavesEarthy NotesCedarOakmossLichenVetiverTeak WoodBoletus edulis

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Green Leaves 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

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,734

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinHigher 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 →

Mesnee d'Hellequin by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mesnee d'Hellequin was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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 Mesnee d'Hellequin?

The Hermit takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Mesnee d'Hellequin is rated 4.01/5 from 62 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mesnee d'Hellequin for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

The Hermit lasts longest (The Hermit 63/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Mesnee d'Hellequin projects furthest (Mesnee d'Hellequin 50/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and Mesnee d'Hellequin smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Green Leaves and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or Mesnee d'Hellequin better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear; Mesnee d'Hellequin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and Mesnee d'Hellequin?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. Mesnee d'Hellequin features Balsam Fir, Cypress, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Earthy Notes.