Fragrance comparison

Dragonfly Edition 2021 vs Lotus

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dragonfly Edition 2021

Zoologist Perfumes

3.82644 votes

Rank #5,241 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lotus

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #66,926 FruityCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dragonfly Edition 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lotus
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character.

Dragonfly Edition 20211/1

Lotus0/1

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: Dragonfly Edition 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dragonfly Edition 2021Zoologist Perfumes

LotusMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

644 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

fruity100%

caramel92%

leather84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both ozonic, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAngelicaRiceBasilGinger

Heart

Water LilyViolet LeafJasmine SambacMimosaOrris RootRoseGeranium

Base

Rain NotesOakmossCashmeranVetiverPatchouliBenzoinTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

CranberryViolet LeafCassiaBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniCedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeCaramelBenzoinPatchouliVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Violet Leaf, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall21

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex50

Women39

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,241

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDragonfly Edition 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dragonfly Edition 2021 opens with bitter grapefruit, basil, and ginger, then settles into a watery floral heart that many wearers describe as pond-like, airy, and softly green. The rice and iris give it a starchy, powdery texture, while moss, vetiver, and rain notes keep it damp and misty rather than sweet. It suits s…

Reviews →

Lotus by Mundus takes an unusual detour from typical floral names. It hits the skin with an instant snap of tart cranberry and crushed basil before violet leaf adds a clean, watery green sharpness. You immediately notice the contrast. Within fifteen minutes, warm cinnamon and solar frangipani push through, softening t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dragonfly Edition 2021 or Lotus?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 takes 1 of 1 categories. Dragonfly Edition 2021 is rated 3.82/5 from 644 votes; Lotus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dragonfly Edition 2021 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lotus for a fruity and caramel character.

Do Dragonfly Edition 2021 and Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Basil, Violet Leaf, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Dragonfly Edition 2021 or Lotus better for summer or winter?

Lotus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragonfly Edition 2021 and Lotus?

Dragonfly Edition 2021 has top notes of Grapefruit, Angelica, Rice and Basil, heart notes of Water Lily, Violet Leaf, Jasmine Sambac and Mimosa, a base of Rain Notes, Oakmoss, Cashmeran and Vetiver. Lotus has top notes of Cranberry, Violet Leaf, Cassia and Basil, heart notes of Frangipani, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli.