Chanel Sycomore vs Terre d'Hermes

[Synth]

Which is the better scent? Are these two similar enough to compare?

 

[onethinline]

These are very distinct fragrances. I would never think to directly compare them, apart from describing them against each other since there's such a contrast. Chanel Sycomore is a smoke-touched rich vetiver, with a hint of sandalwood in the base. It's mysterious autumn. Terre d'Hermes is citrus, cedar, and flint, with a bit of vetiver. It's a summer day stretching from mimosas to a warm evening rain. Entirely different experiences, both.

If you like both, both are worth owning. However, Sycomore gets the edge as being one of the very best fragrances for men (or adopted by men) out there. A must, in my opinion.

 

[L'Incandescent]

The two have a vetiver note in common, although it's much less prominent in TdH. I prefer TdH by quite a lot, but that's mainly because I'm not a big fan of vetiver. If you love vetiver, the odds are good that you'll enjoy Sycomore a lot.

 

[fragranceman88]

I dont find them related. I thing they re both worth having but of the 2 i would say Sycamore, but then again im a Chanel whore lol

 

[tonghpafu]

Two different frags

 

[hedonist222]

Different.
TdH may perhaps be more complex but sycomore is better.

 

[cacio]

As others were saying, TdH is a citrus with a mineral background, Sycomore is a big vetiver (fresh/grassy) with touches of wood and smoke. I am a big fan of Sycomore. But they are very different and there is space for both.

cacio

 

[teemas]

I like both but if I had to choose, I will take TdH. From Chanel I will most probably pick Coromandel but since youre comparing Sycomore, TdH is my choice!

 

[hednic]

Both great. Prefer Terre D'Hermes

 

[bejahu]

I also prefer Terre D'Hermes

 

[Sticky Threads]

Two of my favourites. Sycomore is miles ahead of just about anything.

 

[Wit_Siamese]

There are so different as apple & orange.

I prefere Sycomore for formal event and Terre D'Hermes for casual time.

 

[Oupavoc]

Both are great and different

 

[Yiyi4real]

different fragrance of the same class IMO

 

[Renard]

Two of my favourites. Sycomore is miles ahead of just about anything.

+1

TdH smells like pine to me then is gone in 15 mins.
Sycomore is very smoky and beautiful. It's a vetiver fragrance but it isn't really vetiver-y to me like VE.

 

[alfarom]

Sycomore is a masterpiece in its genre (woody-vetiver with just a tad of incense), TdH is an unpretentious, yet good smelling concoction of grapefruit and geranium on a strong synthetic base. The main difference bewteen the two is that Sycomore is worth owning, TdH no.

 

[dollars&scents]

These are very distinct fragrances..... If you like both, both are worth owning....

this ^^^^^^^^^^

 

[pluran]

Terre d'Hermes is good.

But you want the one with the most quality and personality. There's no comparison there: Buy Sycomore.

 

[GuitarMan]

TdH is really nice! But Sycomore is amazing! I own and love both, but Sycomore is a masterpiece, imho.

 

[Tony the Tiger]

Sycomore all the way...

 

[Trebor]

It really depends on what you're looking for. If it's a true vetiver scent then Sycomore. If not then Terre d'Hermes.

 

[GRISMONTAIGNE]

Terre D'Hermes. Sycomore can be boring at times, TdH never gets boring

 

[Monsieur Montana]

They are very different, TdH is a very good perfume but Sycomore is a giant in perfumery.

 

[PStoller]

I’m on team TDH. Sycomore is nominally everything I love, but I’m in the minority in that the execution did not sway me.

 

[RC.]

Sycomore (EdT) > Everything Else

 

[AndyL]

Both are great fragrances, hard to pit them against each other. Substitute TdH with its Intense Vetiver flanker, and the two get closer!

 

[sunnymitra]

Having been a fan of Terre D'Hermes since its launch, both the EDP and EDT if not the Eau Givrèe and Vetiiver flankers, I prefer it and wear it more often than Sycomore. However, Sycomore is, to my nose at least, one of the best Les Exclusifs offerings of the 15 or so we have seen since the line was launched in 2011. It is utterly distinctive, classy and well-made in typical Chanel fashion, and I hardly consider myself a devotee of the house. In conclusion, Terre for all occasions and Sycomore for special occasions, given its price and as it is frequently unavailable.

 

[PrinceRF]

Both are excellent but pretty different. I prefer Terre d'Hermes, though.

 

[PaTomas]

I will say that Terre D'Hermes is beautiful, orange (the real citrus note here) which I think becomes a blossoming ray of peace and confidence of the wearer with the vetiver there.

Sycomore I will say, very lightly, does not reflect the beauty of the person wearing it, as TdH seems to, but instead is its own art, smoky vetiver on canvas, but for self reflection of the person wearing it, I say TdH.
Philosophy 301. Thanks, and Good night. 😊

 

[spotxc]

Not that similar, Both great fragrances though. Terre D Hermes is a nice for work and casual wear. Sycomore is beautiful and can be dressed up or down. Its a perfect smoky vetiver. Sycomore happens to be one of my favorite fragrances

 

[hednic]

Not that similar

My feeling also.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Both are excellent but pretty different. I prefer Terre d'Hermes, though.

Both are great choices to own, TDH is a bit more versatile and safer choice of the two.