Fragrance comparison

Fragrance №12 vs Frisson Dandy

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fragrance №12

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #38,790 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Frisson Dandy

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #46,426 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fragrance №12 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fragrance №12
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frisson Dandy
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fragrance №122/3

Frisson Dandy0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fragrance №12
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fragrance №12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fragrance №12Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Frisson DandyEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

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

14%Love

43%Like

43%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №12

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value97

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

VioletPink PepperPatchouliPepperGeraniumNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarBenzoinOakmossMusk

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverBenzoinCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Pepper. Durations are only published for Frisson Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,790

PerfumerAlain Allione

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFragrance №12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fragrance №12 by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance is a versatile unisex scent built on a bright citrus foundation. It opens with sharp grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated blend of violet, pepper, and earthy vetiver. This 2012 release functions well as a daily driver for office or casual settings, provid…

Reviews →

Evaflor Frisson Dandy is a dry, brisk woody spicy cologne designed for daytime utility. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit rind and sharp green petitgrain, offering a brisk slap of freshness before the spices take over. Within twenty minutes, the citrus brightness yields to a hearty core of cracked black peppe…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fragrance №12 or Frisson Dandy?

Fragrance №12 takes 2 of 3 categories. Fragrance №12 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Frisson Dandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fragrance №12 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frisson Dandy for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fragrance №12 or Frisson Dandy?

Fragrance №12 lasts longest (Fragrance №12 80/100, Frisson Dandy 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fragrance №12 or Frisson Dandy?

Projection is very close: Fragrance №12 75/100, Frisson Dandy 75/100 for sillage.

Do Fragrance №12 and Frisson Dandy smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Pepper.

Is Fragrance №12 or Frisson Dandy better for summer or winter?

Fragrance №12 suits daytime wear; Frisson Dandy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fragrance №12 and Frisson Dandy?

Fragrance №12 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Frisson Dandy has top notes of Petitgrain and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Pepper, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cedar.