Fragrance comparison

Former Residence 山居 vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Former Residence 山居

Black Paw

5.001 votes

Rank #52,434 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,623 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Former Residence 山居 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Former Residence 山居
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Former Residence 山居1/1

Strong as Metal0/1

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: Former Residence 山居

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Former Residence 山居Black Paw

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafFigBergamot

Heart

CedarMuskVetiver

Base

TobaccoHay

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormer Residence 山居Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Former Residence 山居 reads as a green, spicy fig scent with a dry tobacco and hay base. Bay leaf and bergamot give the opening a brisk lift, while cedar, vetiver, and musk keep it clean and airy rather than heavy. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys leafy, slightly aromatic fragrances with a soft rustic finish…

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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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, Former Residence 山居 or Strong as Metal?

Former Residence 山居 takes 1 of 1 categories. Former Residence 山居 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Former Residence 山居 for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Former Residence 山居 and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Former Residence 山居 or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Former Residence 山居 and Strong as Metal?

Former Residence 山居 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco and Hay. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.