Fragrance comparison

Stranger Edition vs Unexpected

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

97%scent match

Very similar

Unexpected

Perfume and Skin

1.001 votes

Rank #68,765 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stranger Edition takes 4 of 4 categories.

Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unexpected
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Stranger Edition4/4

Unexpected0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stranger Edition
Sillage & projection: Stranger Edition
Value for money: Stranger Edition
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

UnexpectedPerfume and Skin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityStranger Edition

SillageStranger Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerStranger EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match97%Very similar · both woody, citrus and warm 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

Notes

LabdanumNutmegGingerSandalwoodPatchouliMintJasmineGrapefruitCitrusesVetiverIncenseCedar

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#68,765

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Unexpected by Perfume and Skin is a woody, spicy citrus fougere with a modern designer-style profile. The opening suggests grapefruit, citrus, mint, ginger and pink pepper, then moves into warmer woods, patchouli, labdanum, incense and sandalwood. The only supplied review frames it as very close to Bleu de Chanel, so …

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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 Unexpected?

Stranger Edition takes 4 of 4 categories. Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Unexpected is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unexpected for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stranger Edition or Unexpected?

Stranger Edition lasts longest (Stranger Edition 60/100, Unexpected 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stranger Edition or Unexpected?

Stranger Edition projects furthest (Stranger Edition 46/100, Unexpected 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stranger Edition and Unexpected smell similar?

Very similar: a 97% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Stranger Edition or Unexpected better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Stranger Edition and Unexpected?

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. Unexpected features Labdanum, Nutmeg, Ginger, Sandalwood and Patchouli.