Fragrance comparison

Stranger Edition vs Royale Exclusif

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Royale Exclusif

Adyan by Anfar

4.437 votes

Rank #45,012 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royale Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Stranger Edition1/4

Royale Exclusif3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royale Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Royale Exclusif
Value for money: Royale Exclusif
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

Royale ExclusifAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Exclusif

SillageRoyale Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyale ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match79%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 PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmineNutmegGinger

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

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

Spring50

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

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#45,012

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

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…

Reviews →

Royale Exclusif by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Royale Exclusif was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint; middle notes are Iso E Super, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger; base notes are Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchou…

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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 Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories. Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Royale Exclusif is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royale Exclusif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stranger Edition or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif lasts longest (Royale Exclusif 83/100, Stranger Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stranger Edition or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif projects furthest (Royale Exclusif 71/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stranger Edition and Royale Exclusif smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Stranger Edition or Royale Exclusif better for summer or winter?

Stranger Edition suits daytime wear; Royale Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stranger Edition and Royale Exclusif?

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. Royale Exclusif has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum.