Roxbury vs Unconditional Surrender
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Roxbury takes 5 of 7 categories.
RoxburyChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unconditional SurrenderChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roxbury5/7
Unconditional Surrender2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Roxbury
- Community sentiment
- Roxbury
- Longevity
- Roxbury
- Sillage & projection
- Unconditional Surrender
- Value for money
- Unconditional Surrender
- Versatility
- Roxbury
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Roxbury
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RoxburyATonUnconditional SurrenderChatillon Lux ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 32%Had 10%Want 57%
3.94/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%
Category winnerRoxburyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
21%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
9%Hate
43 votes
41%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerRoxburyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoxbury
SillageUnconditional Surrender
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnconditional SurrenderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
tobacco69%
earthy61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
tobacco77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
TobaccoIndian PatchouliSpicesLabdanumAmberAgarwood (Oud)OakmossVanillaGeraniumBlack Currant
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AmberTobaccoAmyrisCedarGeraniumJasmineAgarwood (Oud)
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesTobacco, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium. Durations are only published for Unconditional Surrender, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer15
Fall100
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring47
Summer20
Fall100
Winter87
Day43
Night100
Category winnerRoxburyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,693
PerfumerAton
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#46,121
PerfumerShawn Maher
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRoxburyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoxbury is a dense amber, tobacco and patchouli fragrance with a warm spicy, woody core. It opens rich rather than fresh, then settles into a dark, blended mix where no single note dominates for long. It suits wearers who enjoy bold patchouli, humidor-style tobacco and resinous warmth. Best sampled if you are unsure a…
Reviews →Unconditional Surrender by Chatillon Lux Parfums is a rich, dark woody fragrance built around dry tobacco leaf, warm amber, and sturdy cedar. Created by Shawn Maher, the scent delivers a grounded profile that avoids sugary excess, pairing deep resinous tones with amyris, subtle agarwood (oud), and an unexpected touch …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Roxbury or Unconditional Surrender?
Roxbury takes 5 of 7 categories. Roxbury is rated 4.06/5 from 60 votes; Unconditional Surrender is rated 3.94/5 from 32 votes. Choose Roxbury for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unconditional Surrender for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Roxbury or Unconditional Surrender?
Roxbury lasts longest (Roxbury 83/100, Unconditional Surrender 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Roxbury or Unconditional Surrender?
Projection is very close: Unconditional Surrender 70/100, Roxbury 69/100 for sillage.
Do Roxbury and Unconditional Surrender smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and tobacco accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium.
Is Roxbury or Unconditional Surrender better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unconditional Surrender is the stronger pick. For winter, Roxbury is the stronger pick. Roxbury suits evening wear; Unconditional Surrender suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Roxbury and Unconditional Surrender?
Roxbury features Tobacco, Indian Patchouli, Spices, Labdanum and Amber. Unconditional Surrender features Amber, Tobacco, Amyris, Cedar and Geranium.
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