The Warrior vs Stranger Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Warrior takes 3 of 4 categories.
The WarriorChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Stranger EditionChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Warrior3/4
Stranger Edition1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Stranger Edition
- Sillage & projection
- The Warrior
- Value for money
- The Warrior
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Warrior
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The WarriorArmafStranger EditionMark Des VinceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 88 votes
Have 46%Had 17%Want 37%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
71 votes
33%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStranger Edition
SillageThe Warrior
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe WarriorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
fresh65%
amber53%
fresh spicy42%
woody100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesPink PepperVetiver
Heart
GrapefruitLabdanumCedar
Base
GingerOlibanumSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegGingerLabdanum
Heart1 to 2 hours
PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Stranger Edition, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall58
Winter23
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,003
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#44,097
PerfumerFaizal C.P
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerThe WarriorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Warrior by Armaf reads as a fresh, citrus-led woody scent with a shower-clean feel and a mildly spicy edge. Review patterns point to grapefruit, pepper, ginger and woods coming through in a simple, office-friendly way, with a slightly soapy, blue-leaning character. It tends to suit warm weather and daytime wear be…
Reviews →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 →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, The Warrior or Stranger Edition?
The Warrior takes 3 of 4 categories. The Warrior is rated 3.25/5 from 88 votes; Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Warrior for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Warrior or Stranger Edition?
They last about the same: Stranger Edition 60/100, The Warrior 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Warrior or Stranger Edition?
The Warrior projects furthest (The Warrior 62/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Warrior and Stranger Edition smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Grapefruit.
Is The Warrior or Stranger Edition better for summer or winter?
The Warrior suits daytime wear; Stranger Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Warrior and Stranger Edition?
The Warrior has top notes of Citruses, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Grapefruit, Labdanum and Cedar, a base of Ginger, Olibanum and Sandalwood. 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.
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