Fragrance comparison

Cryptic vs Dragonfly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,207 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cryptic

Phuong Dang

3.4867 votes

Rank #16,567 RosePowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Dragonfly

Zoologist Perfumes

3.811,140 votes

Rank #2,639 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cryptic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cryptic
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dragonfly
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cryptic4/7

Dragonfly3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrypticPhuong Dang

DragonflyZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

3.81/ 5 · 1,140 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerDragonflyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

52%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

30%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

934 votes

Category winnerDragonflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCryptic

SillageCryptic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCrypticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery91%

floral83%

musky74%

fresh65%

soft spicy56%

floral100%

aquatic92%

powdery84%

ozonic77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotAldehydesMagnoliaSuede

Heart

Turkish RoseMoroccan RoseRoseIrisPeony

Base

MuskOakmossAmberCastoreumOak

Top

Rain NotesAldehydesHeliotropePeonyLemon

Heart

RiceLotusIrisCloverCherry Blossom

Base

MuskPapyrusOakmossSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Iris, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCrypticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men7

Unisex47

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,567

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#2,639

PerfumerJuan Perez

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerDragonflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cryptic by Phuong Dang is a polarizing floral aldehyde fragrance that challenges the wearer with an unusual opening of crisp carrot and suede. As it dries down, the scent shifts into a rose-heavy heart supported by dusty iris and oakmoss. This complex, earthy composition suits cool spring days and those who enjoy dari…

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Dragonfly smells like a misty pond in bloom, airy rain notes, soft florals, damp greenery and a starchy rice nuance that gives it an unusual texture. It opens fresh and ozonic, then settles into powdery iris, heliotrope and mossy woods. It suits spring and mild summer weather best, especially if you like aquatic flora…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cryptic or Dragonfly?

Cryptic takes 4 of 7 categories. Cryptic is rated 3.48/5 from 67 votes; Dragonfly is rated 3.81/5 from 1,140 votes. Choose Cryptic for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dragonfly for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cryptic or Dragonfly?

Cryptic lasts longest (Cryptic 77/100, Dragonfly 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cryptic or Dragonfly?

Cryptic projects furthest (Cryptic 71/100, Dragonfly 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cryptic and Dragonfly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Iris, Peony and Musk.

Is Cryptic or Dragonfly better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cryptic is the stronger pick. For winter, Cryptic is the stronger pick. Cryptic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cryptic and Dragonfly?

Cryptic has top notes of Carrot, Aldehydes, Magnolia and Suede, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Castoreum. Dragonfly has top notes of Rain Notes, Aldehydes, Heliotrope and Peony, heart notes of Rice, Lotus, Iris and Clover, a base of Musk, Papyrus, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.