Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs No. 1 Hashish

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

No. 1 Hashish

Photogenics + Co

4.1422 votes

Rank #46,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Hashish 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.
No. 1 Hashish
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Hermit2/5

No. 1 Hashish3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Hermit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Hashish
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Hashish
Value for money: The Hermit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Hashish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

No. 1 HashishPhotogenics + Co

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 78%

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

50%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Hashish

SillageNo. 1 Hashish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value53

Category winnerThe HermitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

cannabis84%

woody77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

cannabisWormwoodBlack Currant

Heart

GingerCuminClovesCinnamon

Base

VetiverOakmossAmberSandalwood

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

Summer63

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 HashishHigher 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 →

No. 1 Hashish by Photogenics + Co is an aromatic, cannabis-focused scent for those who enjoy green and spicy profiles. It opens with sharp wormwood and black currant before settling into a spicy heart of ginger and cinnamon. This unisex fragrance provides a warm, resinous base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for co…

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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 No. 1 Hashish?

No. 1 Hashish takes 3 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; No. 1 Hashish is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 1 Hashish for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or No. 1 Hashish?

No. 1 Hashish lasts longest (No. 1 Hashish 76/100, The Hermit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or No. 1 Hashish?

No. 1 Hashish projects furthest (No. 1 Hashish 50/100, The Hermit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and No. 1 Hashish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or No. 1 Hashish better for summer or winter?

The Hermit suits evening wear; No. 1 Hashish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Hermit and No. 1 Hashish?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. No. 1 Hashish has top notes of cannabis, Wormwood and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cumin, Cloves and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood.