Dragon
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Dragon vs. Nefs
Is Dragon better than Nefs?
Nefs wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
SaffronVanillaAmberCinnamonRose
warm spicyfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Dragon and Nefs?
| Dragon | Nefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Dragon and Nefs smell?
Dragon
Warm Spicy
Amber
Floral
Smoky
Musky
Vanilla
Powdery
Fruity
Nefs
Warm Spicy
Woody
Rose
Floral
Honey
Sweet
Oud
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dragon and Nefs share?
Top
SaffronCinnamonPeachRaspberry
HoneySaffronFigSageViolet
Heart
IncenseAmberMagnoliaRose
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumJasmineNutmeg
Base
Cashmere MuskVanilla
OudLeatherWhiskeyVanillaGurjun BalsamAmberCedarwoodGurjumAgarwood (Oud)Cinnamon
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Dragon or Nefs?
| Dragon | Nefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dragon and Nefs?
Saffron and cinnamon hit hard upfront, but give it time. The frankincense and vanilla create something unexpectedly soft in the drydown. This is not a safe blind buy, but for those who want presence.Dragon
This fragrance leans into itself without apology. Sweet enough to beguile, bold enough to fill a room. If you've ever wanted a scent that acts like it knows what it's worth, here it is. One spray.Nefs
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