Fragrance comparison

Alkindus No.2 vs X-Series Force

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alkindus No.2

Alkindus Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #59,088 CitrusWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

X-Series Force

Avon · 2016

3.128 votes

Rank #61,685 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alkindus No.2 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alkindus No.2
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
X-Series Force
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alkindus No.22/4

X-Series Force1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: X-Series Force
Value for money: Alkindus No.2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alkindus No.2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alkindus No.2Alkindus Fragrances

X-Series ForceAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 52%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

38%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageX-Series Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value90

Category winnerAlkindus No.2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Sichuan PepperelemiPink PepperVetiverPatchouliLavender

Base

AmberCedarLabdanum

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber and Cedar. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Category winnerAlkindus No.2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alkindus No.2 by Alkindus Fragrances is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Alkindus No.2 was launched in 2021. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Lavender; base notes are Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.

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X-Series Force is a straightforward woody amber fragrance for men, centered on bright bergamot, clean cedar, and warm amber. It opens with a crisp, slightly sharp citrus note that settles into a smooth, lightly powdery woodiness. If you appreciate uncomplicated, budget-friendly scents for daily use, this fresh and tid…

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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, Alkindus No.2 or X-Series Force?

Alkindus No.2 takes 2 of 4 categories. Alkindus No.2 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; X-Series Force is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Alkindus No.2 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose X-Series Force for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alkindus No.2 or X-Series Force?

They last about the same: Alkindus No.2 60/100, X-Series Force 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alkindus No.2 or X-Series Force?

X-Series Force projects furthest (X-Series Force 55/100, Alkindus No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alkindus No.2 and X-Series Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber and Cedar.

Is Alkindus No.2 or X-Series Force better for summer or winter?

Alkindus No.2 suits day or night wear; X-Series Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alkindus No.2 and X-Series Force?

Alkindus No.2 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cedar and Labdanum. X-Series Force has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Amber.