Al Ibdaa vs X-Centric
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Ibdaa takes 3 of 4 categories.
Al IbdaaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
X-CentricChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Al Ibdaa3/4
X-Centric1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Ibdaa
- Sillage & projection
- Al Ibdaa
- Value for money
- Al Ibdaa
- 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
Al IbdaaArd Al ZaafaranX-CentricAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%
4.13/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevityAl Ibdaa
SillageAl Ibdaa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl IbdaaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
cinnamon61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
floral60%
green50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitClary SageCorianderCardamom
Heart
AppleCinnamonViolet LeafRose
Base
Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliSuede
Top
Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon
Heart
CedarLotusFreesiaRose
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
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#41,173
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#28,460
PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerX-CentricHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl Ibdaa opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside herbal clary sage, aromatic coriander, and warming cardamom. As the crisp citrus initial spray settles, the heart reveals a crisp green apple note layered over spicy cinnamon, leafy violet, and subtle rose. The dry-down transitions into a grounded woody ba…
Reviews →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…
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, Al Ibdaa or X-Centric?
Al Ibdaa takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Ibdaa is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes. Choose Al Ibdaa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Al Ibdaa or X-Centric?
They last about the same: Al Ibdaa 63/100, X-Centric 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Ibdaa or X-Centric?
Projection is very close: Al Ibdaa 55/100, X-Centric 54/100 for sillage.
Do Al Ibdaa and X-Centric smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
Is Al Ibdaa or X-Centric better for summer or winter?
Al Ibdaa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Ibdaa and X-Centric?
Al Ibdaa has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Suede. 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.
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