Fragrance comparison

Absolute Ego vs STRYH (СТРИХ)

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute Ego

CIEL Parfum

4.504 votes

Rank #50,025 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

STRYH (СТРИХ)

SYF

3.506 votes

Rank #62,691 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Ego takes 4 of 4 categories.

Absolute Ego
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
STRYH (СТРИХ)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolute Ego4/4

STRYH (СТРИХ)0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute Ego
Sillage & projection: Absolute Ego
Value for money: Absolute Ego
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Ego

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute EgoCIEL Parfum

STRYH (СТРИХ)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 42%Want 33%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Ego

SillageAbsolute Ego

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAbsolute EgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

marine60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

earthy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotSea NotesPearCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryCorianderGeraniumPepper

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossAmberMusk

Notes

Silver FirRosemaryMuskJuniperPine TreeEarthy NotesCardamomChamomileGreen GrassMountain AirEvergreenImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rosemary and Musk. Durations are only published for Absolute Ego, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,025

PerfumerMaarten K.J. Shoute

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNatalka Hrynyk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute EgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Ego by CIEL Parfum delivers a sharp, revitalizing splash of salty sea air paired with bright bergamot and sweet orchard pear. The cardamom hits immediately. It cuts through the maritime mist with a dry, peppery spark before giving way to crisp garden herbs. Rosemary and geranium bring a sharp green cleanlines…

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STRYH by SYF is a bold, modern woody aromatic fragrance for men and women. It centers on a sharp, outdoor-inspired blend of silver fir, juniper, and pine tree. Perfect for crisp autumn mornings or chilly spring hikes, this scent offers an immediate connection to the forest floor. It provides a clean, grounding presenc…

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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, Absolute Ego or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Absolute Ego takes 4 of 4 categories. Absolute Ego is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; STRYH (СТРИХ) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Absolute Ego for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose STRYH (СТРИХ) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Ego or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Absolute Ego lasts longest (Absolute Ego 80/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Ego or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Absolute Ego projects furthest (Absolute Ego 63/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Ego and STRYH (СТРИХ) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Absolute Ego or STRYH (СТРИХ) better for summer or winter?

Absolute Ego suits daytime wear; STRYH (СТРИХ) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Ego and STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Absolute Ego has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Pear and Cardamom, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk. STRYH (СТРИХ) features Silver Fir, Rosemary, Musk, Juniper and Pine Tree.