Fragrance comparison

Stardust vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,356 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,164 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DX 77 Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Stardust
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stardust1/5

DX 77 Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: DX 77 Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stardust
Sillage & projection: DX 77 Man
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

StardustRecreation

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerDX 77 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityStardust

SillageDX 77 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesThyme, Bergamot, Galbanum and Geranium. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stardust or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stardust or DX 77 Man?

Stardust lasts longest (Stardust 67/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stardust or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man projects furthest (DX 77 Man 53/100, Stardust 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stardust and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Bergamot, Galbanum and Geranium.

Is Stardust or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Stardust and DX 77 Man?

Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.