D.Strict vs Trayee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Trayee takes 3 of 5 categories.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
TrayeeChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
D.Strict1/5
Trayee3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Trayee
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Trayee
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- D.Strict
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Trayee
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D.StrictStrellsonTrayeeNeela Vermeire CreationsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
4.19/ 5 · 579 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
Category winnerTrayeeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
51%Love
31%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
579 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTrayee
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerD.StrictBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
amber65%
fresh spicy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
Top
GingerCinnamonelemiBlack CurrantBasil
Heart
CardamomSandalwoodSaffronCloveJasmine
Base
IncenseMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilleVirginia CedarVetiveroak moss
InformationalShared notesGinger, Incense, Saffron and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,699
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews66
Category winnerTrayeeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
Reviews →Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. Designed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance transitions from its sharp spicy top into a warm heart of cardamom, saffron, and clove. The long drydown resting on…
Reviews →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, D.Strict or Trayee?
Trayee takes 3 of 5 categories. D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; Trayee is rated 4.19/5 from 579 votes. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Trayee for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, D.Strict or Trayee?
Trayee lasts longest (Trayee 73/100, D.Strict 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, D.Strict or Trayee?
Projection is very close: D.Strict 63/100, Trayee 63/100 for sillage.
Do D.Strict and Trayee smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Incense, Saffron and Virginia Cedar.
Is D.Strict or Trayee better for summer or winter?
D.Strict suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D.Strict and Trayee?
D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. Trayee has top notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, elemi and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Saffron and Clove, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
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