Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Absolute vs Hermione

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetyver Absolute

Thom Browne

4.0010 votes

Rank #41,146 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Hermione

Wild Drops Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #67,273 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyver Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vetyver Absolute
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Hermione
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Vetyver Absolute3/4

Hermione1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetyver Absolute
Sillage & projection: Vetyver Absolute
Value for money: Hermione
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver AbsoluteThom Browne

HermioneWild Drops Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetyver Absolute

SillageVetyver Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHermioneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

nutty83%

earthy65%

aromatic48%

leather30%

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HazelnutCypressEucalyptus

Heart

WalnutMesquite WoodOrris Root

Base

LeatherVetiverOakmoss

Top

GrassMintFig

Heart

Tolu BalsamChamomileHazelnutVetiver

Base

White WillowOrris RootOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Orris Root, Vetiver 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetyver AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetyver Absolute is a dry, polished vetiver built around woods, nuts, leather and moss. The opening brings hazelnut, cypress and eucalyptus before moving into walnut, mesquite and orris, with the base settling earthy, woody and slightly leathery. It suits shoppers who like refined vetiver fragrances with a darker, aro…

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Hermione opens as a crisp green aromatic, with cut grass, cool mint and fig giving it a leafy, slightly sappy freshness. As it settles, chamomile, hazelnut and vetiver add a softer, earthier texture before oakmoss, orris and amber bring a mossy, powdery finish. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys natural-smelli…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetyver Absolute or Hermione?

Vetyver Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetyver Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Hermione is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vetyver Absolute for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Hermione for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Absolute or Hermione?

Vetyver Absolute lasts longest (Vetyver Absolute 68/100, Hermione 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Absolute or Hermione?

Vetyver Absolute projects furthest (Vetyver Absolute 60/100, Hermione 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Absolute and Hermione smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Orris Root, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Vetyver Absolute or Hermione better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Absolute and Hermione?

Vetyver Absolute has top notes of Hazelnut, Cypress and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Walnut, Mesquite Wood and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Hermione has top notes of Grass, Mint and Fig, heart notes of Tolu Balsam, Chamomile, Hazelnut and Vetiver, a base of White Willow, Orris Root, Oakmoss and Amber.