Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
meets Bang.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
oak moss · Patchouli
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Hermès Hermessence Poivre SamarcandeConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Marc Jacobs BangConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | France | United States |
| Made in | France | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Leading accords | woody · fresh spicy · warm spicy | woody · soft spicy · aromatic |
| Notes unique to this record | Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Paprika, Caraway, Green Notes | Pink Pepper, Pepperwood™, Woodsy Notes, Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.93 · 327 votes | 2.93 · 403 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.09 · 418 votes | 2.19 · 457 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Eau de toilette · US listing · Bottle: 3.38 fl.oz
Alcohol ; Aqua/water/eau ; Parfum (fragrance) ; Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes ; Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ; Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil ; Pogostemon cablin oil ; Acetyl cedrene ; Eugenia caryophyllus oil ; Eugenol ; Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ; Limonene ; Pinene ; Ethylhexyl salicylate ; Linalyl acetate ; Beta -Caryophyllene ; Evernia prunastri (oakmoss) extract ; Linalool ; Eugenyl acetate .
Source: Hermès official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference 1105802A
Bang
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and soft spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.