Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Pandora Selective Base 1841

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,269 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pandora Selective Base 1841

Pandora

3.001 votes

Rank #72,846 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pandora Selective Base 1841
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Dragon1/1

Pandora Selective Base 18410/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonHint

Pandora Selective Base 1841Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

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

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

Orange BlossomBergamotMarigoldLemonBlack Currant

Heart

CyclamenJasmineViolet

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#72,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDragonHigher 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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Pandora Selective Base 1841 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot before marigold introduces a bitter floral edge. Black currant adds a brief tart fruitiness that prevents the opening from feeling like pure citrus cologne. As the initial brightness settles, cyclamen and jasmine bring a soft floral heart that …

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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 Pandora Selective Base 1841?

Dragon takes 1 of 1 categories. Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Pandora Selective Base 1841 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pandora Selective Base 1841 for a citrus and aromatic character.

Do Dragon and Pandora Selective Base 1841 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen.

Is Dragon or Pandora Selective Base 1841 better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Pandora Selective Base 1841?

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. Pandora Selective Base 1841 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Marigold and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.