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Hermès Barenia vs Penhaligon's The Dandy

Hermès Barenia and Penhaligon's The Dandy compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BareniaHermès20243.9★
79% alikevs
The DandyPenhaligon's20244.1★

The difference in plain words

Barenia and The Dandy have a fair amount in common; both have Bergamot, Patchouli and Oak. Barenia leans more oud, while The Dandy leans whiskey. The Dandy is more of an evening scent; Barenia gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingBarenia
Stronger projectionBarenia
Better perceived valueBarenia
More of a night scentThe Dandy

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Barenia ● The Dandy
WoodyPatchouliWarm SpicyFruityOudCitrusFloralWhiskey
Both share: Bergamot · Patchouli · Oak
Only in Barenia: Miracle Berry · White Ginger Lily · Akigalawood
Only in The Dandy: Raspberry · Citron · Whiskey · Cedarwood · Clearwood

Community votes

Barenia ← · → The Dandy
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Barenia +4
60
56
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Barenia +8
42
34
Price valueBarenia +11
45
34
Night-nessThe Dandy +20
39
59
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Barenia profile →The Dandy profile →