Serpentine
SorceExtrait2023
Side by side
Serpentine vs. Methexis
Is Serpentine better than Methexis?
Serpentine wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaHoney
woodywarm spicyhoneysweetfruityamber
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The essentials
What's different between Serpentine and Methexis?
| Serpentine | Methexis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Caitlin Hayes | Chris Maurice |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Serpentine and Methexis smell?
Serpentine
Woody
Warm Spicy
Honey
Sweet
Fruity
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Methexis
Fruity
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Woody
Honey
Amber
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Serpentine and Methexis share?
Top
Honey
FigDried FruitsBlackcurrant
Heart
CardamomFig LeafPeru BalsamCedarwoodIso E Super
HoneyCacaoCedarCinnamon
Base
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoinMuskAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
HoneyCacao
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Woody Notes
CedarwoodIso E Super
Cedar
Fruity Notes
Fig Leaf
Blackcurrant
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Where they fit
When and where do Serpentine and Methexis work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Serpentine or Methexis?
| Serpentine | Methexis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Serpentine and Methexis?
Cardamom opens assertive, almost medicinal, and on some skin the effect is striking. Then the honey arrives, soft and sweet, creating a turning point in how the fragrance unfolds.Serpentine
Most gourmand fragrances fall into one of two traps: too sweet or too heavy. Methexis threads the needle. The honey and cocoa deliver genuine warmth, but the fig and vetiver keep it grounded.Methexis
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