Fortuitous vs Edge Effects
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
FortuitousChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Edge EffectsChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fortuitous2/4
Edge Effects2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edge Effects
- Sillage & projection
- Fortuitous
- Value for money
- Edge Effects
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fortuitous
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FortuitousBoadicea the VictoriousEdge EffectsSt. Clair ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%
4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEdge Effects
SillageFortuitous
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEdge EffectsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut
Heart
AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine
Base
LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber
Top
Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
Base
Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Balsam Fir, Geranium and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day43
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
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#22,914
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#40,238
PerfumerDiane St.Clair
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFortuitousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…
Reviews →Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …
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, Fortuitous or Edge Effects?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes; Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Fortuitous or Edge Effects?
Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Fortuitous 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fortuitous or Edge Effects?
Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Edge Effects 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fortuitous and Edge Effects smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Balsam Fir, Geranium and Coriander.
Is Fortuitous or Edge Effects better for summer or winter?
Fortuitous suits evening wear; Edge Effects suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fortuitous and Edge Effects?
Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach.
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