Edipe vs 5 The Guardian Master
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Edipe takes 4 of 5 categories.
EdipeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
5 The Guardian MasterChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Edipe4/5
5 The Guardian Master1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Edipe
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edipe
- Sillage & projection
- Edipe
- Value for money
- Edipe
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 5 The Guardian Master
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EdipeIrie5 The Guardian MasterSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
3.98/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerEdipeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
38%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEdipe
SillageEdipe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEdipeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumPine needlesMintLeatherVetiverBlack PepperPatchouliTobaccoCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric
Heart
CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage
Base
Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Leather, Tobacco and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day86
Night100
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#51,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,669
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdipe opens with sharp pine needles and cool mint that snap over dark olibanum resin. As it warms, bitter leather and black pepper push through, anchoring the pine in dry woods and dark patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings and outdoor winter gatherings where cool air sharpens its resinous edge.
Reviews →Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…
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, Edipe or 5 The Guardian Master?
Edipe takes 4 of 5 categories. Edipe is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes. Choose Edipe for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Edipe or 5 The Guardian Master?
They last about the same: Edipe 77/100, 5 The Guardian Master 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Edipe or 5 The Guardian Master?
Edipe projects furthest (Edipe 58/100, 5 The Guardian Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edipe and 5 The Guardian Master smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Leather, Tobacco and Cardamom.
Is Edipe or 5 The Guardian Master better for summer or winter?
Edipe suits daytime wear; 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edipe and 5 The Guardian Master?
Edipe features Olibanum, Pine needles, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. 5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum.
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