Fragrance comparison

Self Made vs Zhú Lóng 烛龙

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Self Made

DIEM

3.405 votes

Rank #67,552 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Zhú Lóng 烛龙

Sept Neuf 七寸九

4.001 votes

Rank #63,723 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Self Made takes 3 of 4 categories.

Self Made
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zhú Lóng 烛龙
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Self Made3/4

Zhú Lóng 烛龙1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Self Made
Sillage & projection: Self Made
Value for money: Self Made
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zhú Lóng 烛龙

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Self MadeDIEM

Zhú Lóng 烛龙Sept Neuf 七寸九

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySelf Made

SillageSelf Made

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSelf MadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

musky77%

rum69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black TeaSpicesAmberTonkaMuskRumFig

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Woody NotesSpicy NotesRum

Heart

CinnamonCloveLavender

Base

LeatherAmberMuskSandalwoodOudTonka

InformationalShared notesAmber, Tonka, Musk and Rum. Durations are only published for Self Made, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,723

PerfumerDaniel Visentin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZhú Lóng 烛龙Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Self Made by DIEM is a warm woody spicy perfume centered on rich fruit, dark tea, and boozy sweetness. It opens with ripe purple figs muddled in dark rum, sharpened by pinches of cinnamon and clove. As the initial sweetness settles, dry black tea and leafy tobacco temper the syrupy fruit, giving the scent an earthy, g…

Reviews →

Zhú Lóng by Sept Neuf is a bold oriental woody fragrance launched in 2024. The composition opens with a warm splash of dark rum and dry spices before settling into a robust base of leather, amber, and medicinal oud. It is designed for chilly autumn evenings when you want a rich, dark scent that clings closely to heavy…

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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, Self Made or Zhú Lóng 烛龙?

Self Made takes 3 of 4 categories. Self Made is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Zhú Lóng 烛龙 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Self Made for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zhú Lóng 烛龙 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Self Made or Zhú Lóng 烛龙?

Self Made lasts longest (Self Made 60/100, Zhú Lóng 烛龙 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Self Made or Zhú Lóng 烛龙?

Self Made projects furthest (Self Made 50/100, Zhú Lóng 烛龙 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Self Made and Zhú Lóng 烛龙 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Amber, Tonka, Musk and Rum.

Is Self Made or Zhú Lóng 烛龙 better for summer or winter?

Self Made suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Self Made and Zhú Lóng 烛龙?

Self Made features Black Tea, Spices, Amber, Tonka and Musk. Zhú Lóng 烛龙 has top notes of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes and Rum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Lavender, a base of Leather, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.