Fragrance comparison

Rostracto vs Ten Strike

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rostracto

Rogue Perfumery

3.67221 votes

Rank #5,562 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ten Strike

M.INT

3.6256 votes

Rank #26,134 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rostracto takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rostracto
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ten Strike
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rostracto6/7

Ten Strike1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RostractoRogue Perfumery

Ten StrikeM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

Category winnerRostractoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

149 votes

23%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerRostractoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRostracto

SillageRostracto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRostractoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

musky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose OilBalsam FirCedarArtemisiaMuskBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOrangePalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

Balsam FirPatchouliWhite FlowersGeranium

Base

OakmossCedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Cedar, Musk and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerTen StrikeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,562

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#26,134

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRostractoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rostracto is a dry, smoky rose with real bite at the start and a much calmer drydown. It opens bitter, medicinal, woody, then settles into a resinous blend of cedar, fir, musk and benzoin with the rose pushed into the structure rather than sitting on top. This is a good sample-first fragrance if you like old-school st…

Reviews →

Ten Strike by M.INT is a woody, aromatic chypre launched in 2016. The scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot with earthy oakmoss and resinous balsam fir. It is a versatile choice for individuals seeking a grounded, modern composition that bridges the gap between traditional chypre structure and contemporary,…

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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, Rostracto or Ten Strike?

Rostracto takes 6 of 7 categories. Rostracto is rated 3.67/5 from 221 votes; Ten Strike is rated 3.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose Rostracto for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ten Strike for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rostracto or Ten Strike?

Rostracto lasts longest (Rostracto 75/100, Ten Strike 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rostracto or Ten Strike?

Rostracto projects furthest (Rostracto 65/100, Ten Strike 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rostracto and Ten Strike smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Cedar, Musk and Benzoin.

Is Rostracto or Ten Strike better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ten Strike is the stronger pick. For winter, Rostracto is the stronger pick. Ten Strike suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rostracto and Ten Strike?

Rostracto features Rose Oil, Balsam Fir, Cedar, Artemisia and Musk. Ten Strike has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.