D.Strict vs Zippo Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 3 of 5 categories.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zippo OriginalChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D.Strict3/5
Zippo Original2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- D.Strict
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- Zippo Original
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zippo Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D.StrictStrellsonZippo OriginalZippo FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
3.52/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerD.StrictRating 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
21%Love
58%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
245 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD.Strict
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZippo OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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
Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium
Base
VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPepper, Lavender, Patchouli 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
Spring100
Summer42
Fall98
Winter73
Day100
Night71
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#7,356
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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 →Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…
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 Zippo Original?
D.Strict takes 3 of 5 categories. D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, D.Strict or Zippo Original?
They last about the same: D.Strict 68/100, Zippo Original 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, D.Strict or Zippo Original?
D.Strict projects furthest (D.Strict 63/100, Zippo Original 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D.Strict and Zippo Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lavender, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
Is D.Strict or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?
D.Strict suits evening wear; Zippo Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D.Strict and Zippo Original?
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. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.
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