Fragrance comparison

The Scottish Flower vs Flabbergast

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

The Scottish Flower

Scent Salim

—0 votes

Rank #67,741 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Flabbergast

Odyssey

3.7230 votes

Rank #20,472 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flabbergast takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Scottish Flower
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Flabbergast
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Scottish Flower1/3

Flabbergast2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flabbergast
Sillage & projection: The Scottish Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flabbergast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Scottish FlowerScent Salim

FlabbergastOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.72/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFlabbergast

SillageThe Scottish Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

chocolate69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Vanilla

Heart

Black Pepper

Base

VetiverDark Chocolate

Top

Dark ChocolateBrandyCaramel

Heart

Cacao PodVanillaPatchouli

Base

VetiverOakAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Vetiver and Dark Chocolate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,741

PerfumerIlyas Salim, Mary Salim, Moses Salim

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,472

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFlabbergastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Scottish Flower by Scent Salim blends a sweet vanilla opening with the punchy bite of black pepper. As it settles, it reveals a foundation of earthy vetiver and rich dark chocolate. This unisex creation offers an easygoing, modern profile that works well for those who appreciate accessible, slightly adventurous sc…

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Flabbergast by Odyssey leans into a rich, edible profile centered on dark chocolate and brandy. It offers a warm, gourmand experience that feels approachable for daily wear during cooler months. This scent bridges the gap between indulgent dessert notes and a structured woody base, making it a versatile choice for any…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, The Scottish Flower or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast lasts longest (Flabbergast 78/100, The Scottish Flower 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Scottish Flower or Flabbergast?

The Scottish Flower projects furthest (The Scottish Flower 75/100, Flabbergast 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Scottish Flower and Flabbergast smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Vetiver and Dark Chocolate.

Is The Scottish Flower or Flabbergast better for summer or winter?

Flabbergast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Scottish Flower and Flabbergast?

The Scottish Flower has top notes of Vanilla, heart notes of Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Dark Chocolate. Flabbergast has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brandy and Caramel, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Oak and Amber.