Fragrance comparison

Alizee vs Xia Xiang

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 322 ratings analysed

Alizee

Detaille

4.05112 votes

Rank #15,375 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Xia Xiang

Revlon

4.41210 votes

Rank #3,149 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xia Xiang takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alizee
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xia Xiang
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Alizee3/7

Xia Xiang4/7

Ratings & consensus: Xia Xiang
Community sentiment: Xia Xiang
Longevity: Alizee
Sillage & projection: Alizee
Value for money: Alizee
Versatility: Xia Xiang
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xia Xiang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlizeeDetaille

Xia XiangRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

4.41/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerXia XiangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

112 votes

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerXia XiangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAlizee

SillageAlizee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAlizeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

TangerineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodChamomileTonka BeanPeachPatchouliplumVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Alizee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night53

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXia XiangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women76

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerXia XiangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Alizee opens with an invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet violet petals. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a rich floral heart dominated by narcissus, lush ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. A gentle jasmine accord adds classic depth without sharpness. As the sc…

Reviews →

Xia Xiang is an oriental floral fragrance that captures the spirit of the 1980s. It opens with bright citrus notes of tangerine and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and gardenia. The base features a resinous blend of sandalwood and vanilla that lingers on the skin, making it a reliable choice …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alizee or Xia Xiang?

Xia Xiang takes 4 of 7 categories. Alizee is rated 4.05/5 from 112 votes; Xia Xiang is rated 4.41/5 from 210 votes. Choose Alizee for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xia Xiang for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alizee or Xia Xiang?

Alizee lasts longest (Alizee 71/100, Xia Xiang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alizee or Xia Xiang?

Alizee projects furthest (Alizee 70/100, Xia Xiang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alizee and Xia Xiang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower.

Is Alizee or Xia Xiang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alizee is the stronger pick. For winter, Xia Xiang is the stronger pick. Alizee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alizee and Xia Xiang?

Alizee has top notes of Violet, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Xia Xiang has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Gardenia, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Chamomile and Tonka Bean.