Fragrance comparison

300 vs X-Centric

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 296 ratings analysed

300

ScentBar

4.0617 votes

Rank #51,676 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

X-Centric

Alfred Dunhill

4.13279 votes

Rank #28,460 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X-Centric takes 3 of 5 categories.

300
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
X-Centric
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

3002/5

X-Centric3/5

Ratings & consensus: X-Centric
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 300
Sillage & projection: 300
Value for money: X-Centric
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X-Centric

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

300ScentBar

X-CentricAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

4.13/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%

Category winnerX-CentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

279 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity300

Sillage300

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value77

Category winnerX-CentricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

green50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypresselemiClary SageNutmeg

Heart

GingerCuminVetiverVanillaAmbergris

Base

CedarGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

CedarLotusFreesiaRose

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCypress, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,676

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,460

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX-CentricHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

300 by ScentBar is a woody spicy fragrance that finds its footing through sharp cypress and resinous elemi. It quickly warms into a heart of ginger and cumin, making it a distinct choice for casual daily wear. This scent maintains a modern profile suitable for those who prefer an assertive, easygoing presence on their…

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X-Centric by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. X-Centric was launched in 2001. X-Centric was created by Maurice Roucel and Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Green Leaves, Cypress, Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cinnamon; middle notes are Cedar, Lotus, Freesia and Rose; base notes are Guaiac…

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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, 300 or X-Centric?

X-Centric takes 3 of 5 categories. 300 is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes. Choose 300 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 300 or X-Centric?

300 lasts longest (300 83/100, X-Centric 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 300 or X-Centric?

300 projects furthest (300 81/100, X-Centric 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 300 and X-Centric smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Ambergris.

Is 300 or X-Centric better for summer or winter?

300 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 300 and X-Centric?

300 has top notes of Cypress, elemi, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Ginger, Cumin, Vetiver and Vanilla, a base of Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood and Musk. X-Centric has top notes of Green Leaves, Cypress, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, heart notes of Cedar, Lotus, Freesia and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.