The Hedonist
Ex NihiloEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
The Hedonist vs. Aqua de Dora
Is The Hedonist better than Aqua de Dora?
Aqua de Dora projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Hedonist and Aqua de Dora?
| The Hedonist | Aqua de Dora | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jordi Fernández | Ibrahim Al-Zoubi |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Hedonist and Aqua de Dora smell?
The Hedonist
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Oud
Fresh
Warm Spicy
Aqua de Dora
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Musky
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Hedonist and Aqua de Dora share?
Top
BergamotGinger
GrapefruitLemon zestAmbroxan
Heart
AkigalawoodCedar
FigChestnut
Base
Haitian vetiverVetiverTonka BeanMusk
CashmeranSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Hedonist or Aqua de Dora?
| The Hedonist | Aqua de Dora | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Hedonist and Aqua de Dora?
It's synthetic oud done right, Akigalawood gives you that dark, complex character without the price tag of the real thing. Some will want natural materials. Others will appreciate the craft.The Hedonist
This one pulls off the trick of smelling aquatic without relying on the usual chlorine-and-bubblegum shortcuts. The grapefruit-lemon top keeps it lively, but the fig and chestnut give it substance.Aqua de Dora
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