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Misfit vs Selfie

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

Updated 528 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misfit takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Misfit

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Selfie

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Misfit6/7
Selfie1/7
Ratings & consensus
Misfit
Community sentiment
Misfit
Longevity
Misfit
Sillage & projection
Misfit
Value for money
Misfit
Versatility
Misfit
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Selfie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MisfitArquiste
SelfieOlfactive Studio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 272 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
Category winnerMisfitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

272 votes

16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerMisfitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityMisfit

SillageMisfit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value41
Category winnerMisfitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderCalabrian bergamotAngelicaCarrot Seeds
Heart
AkigalawoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)StyraxBulgarian Rose
Base
PatchouliTolu BalsamLabdanumTonka Bean
Top
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAngelica, Styrax, Patchouli and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter81
Day73
Night100
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMisfitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex61
Women6
Men41
Unisex54
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,081

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,508

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSelfieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arquiste Misfit opens with a sharp flash of Calabrian bergamot and crisp french lavender before settling into an earthy, resinous heart. Patchouli takes center stage here, stripped of vintage hippychic sweetness and anchored instead by Tolu balsam, labdanum, and warm Akigalawood. A subtle streak of carrot seed adds an…

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Selfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Misfit or Selfie?

Misfit takes 6 of 7 categories. Misfit is rated 3.92/5 from 272 votes; Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes. Choose Misfit for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Misfit or Selfie?

Misfit lasts longest (Misfit 70/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misfit or Selfie?

Projection is very close: Misfit 58/100, Selfie 57/100 for sillage.

Do Misfit and Selfie smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Angelica, Styrax, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Misfit or Selfie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misfit is the stronger pick. For winter, Selfie is the stronger pick. Misfit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misfit and Selfie?

Misfit has top notes of Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Angelica and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Akigalawood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Styrax and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

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