Fragrance comparison

Selective VI vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Selective VI

Attar Collection

3.6015 votes

Rank #56,933 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #22,800 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selective VI takes 3 of 5 categories.

Selective VI
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Selective VI3/5

DX 77 Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Selective VI
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Selective VI
Sillage & projection: Selective VI
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective VIAttar Collection

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 31%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerSelective VIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySelective VI

SillageSelective VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaMintWhite MuskAmberAppleSaltOrangeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Amber, Apple and Citruses. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,933

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective VI is a sweet citrus gourmand with a cool green edge. Vanilla sits at the centre, while mint, citrus, apple and a light salty touch keep it from feeling flat or syrupy. It usually reads smooth, musky and slightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like playful vanilla fragrances with freshness on top and a loud…

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DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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, Selective VI or DX 77 Man?

Selective VI takes 3 of 5 categories. Selective VI is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Selective VI for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective VI or DX 77 Man?

Selective VI lasts longest (Selective VI 74/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective VI or DX 77 Man?

Selective VI projects furthest (Selective VI 85/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective VI and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Amber, Apple and Citruses.

Is Selective VI or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

Selective VI suits daytime wear; DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selective VI and DX 77 Man?

Selective VI features Vanilla, Mint, White Musk, Amber and Apple. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.