Fragrance comparison

The Hermit vs The Sixth

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Hermit

Andromeda's Curse

4.2512 votes

Rank #47,244 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #17,534 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hermit takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Hermit
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Hermit4/5

The Sixth1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The HermitAndromeda's Curse

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.82/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 57%

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

29%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Hermit

SillageThe Hermit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value31

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 spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match52%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

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Balsam Fir 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,534

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe SixthHigher 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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Vyrao The Sixth opens with crushed basil, sharp fennel, and cooling peppermint, delivering an immediate rush of garden herbs. As the initial brightness softens, crisp apple and bitter gentian emerge over a quiet base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits warm spring mornings and low-key daytime wear when you want a clean, gr…

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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 The Sixth?

The Hermit takes 4 of 5 categories. The Hermit is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose The Hermit for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Hermit or The Sixth?

The Hermit lasts longest (The Hermit 63/100, The Sixth 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Hermit or The Sixth?

The Hermit projects furthest (The Hermit 46/100, The Sixth 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hermit and The Sixth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss.

Is The Hermit or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hermit and The Sixth?

The Hermit features Wormwood, Balsam Fir, Soil Tincture, Green Leaves and Nag Champa. The Sixth has top notes of Angelica Root, Wormwood, Juniper Berries and Gentiana, heart notes of Fennel, Apple, Basil and Peppermint, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oak and Oakmoss.