Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Flor de Madera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,355 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Flor de Madera

Nopalera

4.1422 votes

Rank #23,072 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Flor de Madera
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dragon3/5

Flor de Madera2/5

Ratings & consensus: Flor de Madera
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dragon
Sillage & projection: Dragon
Value for money: Dragon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flor de Madera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonHint

Flor de MaderaNopalera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

Category winnerFlor de MaderaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

32%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDragon

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDragonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

powdery100%

musky91%

violet83%

white floral74%

citrus65%

fresh56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Top

TamarindCitrus

Heart

JasmineVioletVetiver

Base

MuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Musk and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Dragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Spring90

Summer100

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFlor de MaderaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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Flor de Madera by Nopalera pairs tart Mexican citrus and dry tamarind husk with a powdery floral heart of violet and jasmine. Settling on a clean base of cedarwood and white musk, the scent opens with a snappy fruitiness before shifting into a dry, dusty sweetness that sits close to the skin. The blend feels light an…

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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, Dragon or Flor de Madera?

Dragon takes 3 of 5 categories. Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Flor de Madera is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Flor de Madera for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon or Flor de Madera?

Dragon lasts longest (Dragon 60/100, Flor de Madera 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Flor de Madera?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Flor de Madera 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon and Flor de Madera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Musk and Cedarwood.

Is Dragon or Flor de Madera better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear; Flor de Madera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Flor de Madera?

Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver. Flor de Madera has top notes of Tamarind and Citrus, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Cedarwood.