Fragrance comparison

Higher vs STRYH (СТРИХ)

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,434 ratings analysed

4 wins

Higher

Dior · 2001

4.131,428 votes

Rank #2,084 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

STRYH (СТРИХ)

SYF

3.506 votes

Rank #62,691 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher takes 4 of 4 categories.

Higher
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
STRYH (СТРИХ)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Higher4/4

STRYH (СТРИХ)0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Higher
Sillage & projection: Higher
Value for money: Higher
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HigherDior

STRYH (СТРИХ)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,428 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHigher

SillageHigher

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHigherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

earthy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBasilLemonPeach

Heart

CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom

Base

MuskCedar

Notes

Silver FirRosemaryMuskJuniperPine TreeEarthy NotesCardamomChamomileGreen GrassMountain AirEvergreenImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,084

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2001

Reviews128

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNatalka Hrynyk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…

Reviews →

STRYH by SYF is a bold, modern woody aromatic fragrance for men and women. It centers on a sharp, outdoor-inspired blend of silver fir, juniper, and pine tree. Perfect for crisp autumn mornings or chilly spring hikes, this scent offers an immediate connection to the forest floor. It provides a clean, grounding presenc…

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, Higher or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Higher takes 4 of 4 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; STRYH (СТРИХ) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose STRYH (СТРИХ) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Higher lasts longest (Higher 61/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Higher projects furthest (Higher 53/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher and STRYH (СТРИХ) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Higher or STRYH (СТРИХ) better for summer or winter?

STRYH (СТРИХ) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher and STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. STRYH (СТРИХ) features Silver Fir, Rosemary, Musk, Juniper and Pine Tree.