Fragrance comparison

Mclein vs STRYH (СТРИХ)

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #52,560 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

STRYH (СТРИХ)

SYF

3.506 votes

Rank #62,691 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mclein takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Mclein4/4

STRYH (СТРИХ)0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McleinScents and Style

STRYH (СТРИХ)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMclein

SillageMclein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

earthy30%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

Notes

Silver FirRosemaryMuskJuniperPine TreeEarthy NotesCardamomChamomileGreen GrassMountain AirEvergreenImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pine Tree and Rosemary. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,560

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNatalka Hrynyk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcleinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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…

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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, Mclein or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Mclein takes 4 of 4 categories. Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; STRYH (СТРИХ) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose STRYH (СТРИХ) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mclein or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Mclein lasts longest (Mclein 60/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mclein or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Mclein projects furthest (Mclein 50/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mclein and STRYH (СТРИХ) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pine Tree and Rosemary.

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

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

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

Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss. STRYH (СТРИХ) features Silver Fir, Rosemary, Musk, Juniper and Pine Tree.