Question 1

What's the difference between Mentor and Herod?

Accepted Answer

Mentor is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Herod is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2012) leaning on Tobacco accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Mentor or Herod?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mentor scores 4.28/5 vs Herod at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Mentor sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Herod is 8.2/10 (positive). Mentor's standout strength: Excellent longevity, lasts 12+ hours. Herod's standout strength: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Mentor and Herod smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber. Mentor: Mentor erhält überwiegend positives Feedback von der Mind Games Community, besonders für seine Langlebigkeit und seinen gourmand-Charakter. Herod: Herod wird in der Community als hochwertige Duft von Parfums de Marly sehr geschätzt und wird für sein komplexes Vanille-Tabak-Profil, seinen sanften Charakter und seine beeindruckende Haltbarkeit gelobt.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mentor or Herod?

Accepted Answer

Mentor: Excellent longevity, lasts 12+ hours Herod: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Mentor vs Herod?

Accepted Answer

Mentor scores highest for winter wear; Herod scores highest for winter wear. Mentor leans evening, Herod leans evening.

Mentor vs Herod

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (1)

Einzigartig für Mentor (9)

Einzigartig für Herod (12)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Mentor

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Community-Stimmungspuls — Herod

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Eigenschaft	Mentor	Herod
Marke	Mind Games	Parfums de Marly
Jahr	2024	2012
Bewertung	4.28	4.43
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	masculine
Gesamtnoten	10	13