Fragrance comparison

Stranger Edition vs Dusk

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #62,664 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stranger Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Stranger Edition3/4

Dusk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stranger Edition
Sillage & projection: Stranger Edition
Value for money: Dusk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stranger Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityStranger Edition

SillageStranger Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Stranger Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStranger EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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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, Stranger Edition or Dusk?

Stranger Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stranger Edition or Dusk?

Stranger Edition lasts longest (Stranger Edition 60/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stranger Edition or Dusk?

Stranger Edition projects furthest (Stranger Edition 46/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stranger Edition and Dusk smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Stranger Edition or Dusk better for summer or winter?

Stranger Edition suits daytime wear; Dusk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stranger Edition and Dusk?

Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.