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Hercules vs Herod

Hercules and Herod overlap 59% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Herod lasts longer: longevity 7.9/10 against 7.4/10 for Hercules. Herod is the fruitier of the two.

At a glance

HerculesHerod
BrandMaison AlhambraParfums de Marly
Release yearNo data2012
Rating
8.4/10321 votes
8.5/105,383 votes
Longevity
7.4/10
7.9/10
Sillage
7.2/10
7.6/10

When to wear

Seasons
HerculesHerod
Winter43%43%
Autumn41%41%
Spring13%13%
Occasions
HerculesHerod
Nighttime32%31%
Evening31%32%
Casual18%17%
Daytime10%10%
Office9%9%

Notes

In both

  • Pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Tobacco
  • Osmanthus
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

Hercules

Only in this one

  • Labdanum
  • Frankincense
  • Cedarwood
  • Nagarmotha
  • Vetiver

Herod

Only in this one

  • Cistus
  • Incense
  • Patchouli
  • Woody notes

Accords

Hercules

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Creamy

Herod

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Herod lasts longer: longevity 7.9/10 against 7.4/10 for Hercules.

Which one projects more?

Herod projects more: sillage 7.6/10 against 7.2/10 for Hercules.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 43% of the season votes for Hercules and 43% for Herod.

Which one is rated higher?

Herod is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.4/10 for Hercules.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Pepper, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Osmanthus, Musk, Vanilla.