Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Pyroclasm

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Pyroclasm

BeauFort London

3.5782 votes

Rank #15,332 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 7 categories.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pyroclasm
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Raspberry Dictator4/7

Pyroclasm3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

PyroclasmBeauFort London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.57/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

32%Love

22%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRaspberry Dictator

SillageRaspberry Dictator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPyroclasmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

amber91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mineral65%

balsamic56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitBlack PepperSaffron

Heart

Mineral notesFrankincenseElemi resin

Base

Cade oilVetiverAtlas CedarLabdanumStyraxAmbergrisSandal

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Frankincense, Vetiver and Styrax. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall100

Winter91

Day93

Night100

Category winnerPyroclasmMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,332

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPyroclasmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Pyroclasm by BeauFort London opens with a blast of sharp grapefruit, crackling black pepper, and medicinal saffron. It immediately hits skin with a cold, industrial punch rather than a traditional citrus sparkle. As the top notes settle, dry frankincense, resinous elemi, and a heavy mineral accord emerge, evoking wet …

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Pyroclasm?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 7 categories. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Pyroclasm is rated 3.57/5 from 82 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pyroclasm for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Pyroclasm?

They last about the same: Raspberry Dictator 77/100, Pyroclasm 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Pyroclasm?

Raspberry Dictator projects furthest (Raspberry Dictator 71/100, Pyroclasm 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Pyroclasm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Frankincense, Vetiver and Styrax.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Pyroclasm better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pyroclasm is the stronger pick. For winter, Raspberry Dictator is the stronger pick. Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Pyroclasm suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Pyroclasm?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Pyroclasm has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Mineral notes, Frankincense and Elemi resin, a base of Cade oil, Vetiver, Atlas Cedar and Labdanum.