Fragrance comparison

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST vs Dragonfly Edition 2021

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 646 ratings analysed

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #60,679 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Dragonfly Edition 2021

Zoologist Perfumes

3.82644 votes

Rank #4,961 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 takes 2 of 4 categories.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dragonfly Edition 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST1/4

Dragonfly Edition 20212/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dragonfly Edition 2021
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dragonfly Edition 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

4 THE INDIVIDUALISThOUSE OF hELIOS

Dragonfly Edition 2021Zoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.82/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

34%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

644 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDragonfly Edition 2021

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winner4 THE INDIVIDUALISTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

fruity72%

fresh spicy58%

musky44%

floral30%

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantMandarinEucalyptus

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine SambacLily of the Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

White MuskClearwoodOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitAngelicaRiceBasilGinger

Heart

Water LilyViolet LeafJasmine SambacMimosaOrris RootRoseGeranium

Base

Rain NotesOakmossCashmeranVetiverPatchouliBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer86

Fall21

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men11

Unisex50

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,679

PerfumerJulian Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,961

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews105

Category winnerDragonfly Edition 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp blackcurrant right out of the nozzle. The opening bites hard. A sudden chill of eucalyptus sweeps through next, clearing the air before dewy rose and clean jasmine petals soften the fruit acidity. As the day settles, damp oakmoss and earthy Clearwood prevent the ba…

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Dragonfly Edition 2021 opens with bitter grapefruit, basil, and ginger, then settles into a watery floral heart that many wearers describe as pond-like, airy, and softly green. The rice and iris give it a starchy, powdery texture, while moss, vetiver, and rain notes keep it damp and misty rather than sweet. It suits s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Dragonfly Edition 2021?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 takes 2 of 4 categories. 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Dragonfly Edition 2021 is rated 3.82/5 from 644 votes. Choose 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dragonfly Edition 2021 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Dragonfly Edition 2021?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 lasts longest (Dragonfly Edition 2021 66/100, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Dragonfly Edition 2021?

Projection is very close: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 50/100, Dragonfly Edition 2021 50/100 for sillage.

Do 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Dragonfly Edition 2021 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Oakmoss.

Is 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Dragonfly Edition 2021 better for summer or winter?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Dragonfly Edition 2021?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Lily of the Valley, a base of White Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss. Dragonfly Edition 2021 has top notes of Grapefruit, Angelica, Rice and Basil, heart notes of Water Lily, Violet Leaf, Jasmine Sambac and Mimosa, a base of Rain Notes, Oakmoss, Cashmeran and Vetiver.