Fragrance comparison

06 Black Platinum vs X Molecule

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

06 Black Platinum

Banana Republic

3.86379 votes

Rank #7,225 White FloralLeather

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories.

06 Black Platinum
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

06 Black Platinum3/7

X Molecule4/7

Ratings & consensus: X Molecule
Community sentiment: 06 Black Platinum
Longevity: X Molecule
Sillage & projection: X Molecule
Value for money: 06 Black Platinum
Versatility: X Molecule
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 06 Black Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

06 Black PlatinumBanana Republic

X MoleculeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 379 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

379 votes

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Category winner06 Black PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value74

Category winner06 Black PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

leather92%

amber84%

animalic77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCactusLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomMossJasmine

Base

LeatherAmberPatchouli

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex46

Women19

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,225

PerfumerGino Percontino

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner06 Black PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This fragrance starts with a crisp blast of cactus and lemon, giving it a green, bitter opening that catches you off guard. As it warms on the skin, a dry leather note emerges, wrapping around jasmine and orange blossom. Unlike modern, sugary designer scents, it carries a clean, slightly dirty undercurrent that feels …

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X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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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 is better, 06 Black Platinum or X Molecule?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. 06 Black Platinum is rated 3.86/5 from 379 votes; X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes. Choose 06 Black Platinum for a white floral and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 06 Black Platinum or X Molecule?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, 06 Black Platinum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 06 Black Platinum or X Molecule?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, 06 Black Platinum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 06 Black Platinum and X Molecule smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is 06 Black Platinum or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

For summer, X Molecule is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 06 Black Platinum and X Molecule?

06 Black Platinum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cactus and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Moss and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber and Patchouli. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.