Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Xtreme Xplosion

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Xtreme Xplosion

O Boticário

3.1735 votes

Rank #59,359 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Xtreme Xplosion
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Authentic3/4

Xtreme Xplosion1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Authentic
Sillage & projection: Authentic
Value for money: Xtreme Xplosion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Authentic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

Xtreme XplosionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

3.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 26%Had 66%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

9%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageAuthentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value94

Category winnerXtreme XplosionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

cinnamon69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top

CardamomCinnamonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineSageSandalwood

Base

VanilleMuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring77

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,359

PerfumerMaria Tereza Belotti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuthenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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Xtreme Xplosion by O Boticário brings a lively burst of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by the warmth of cinnamon bark and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles on your skin, powdery mimosa and clean jasmine blend smoothly with rich sandalwood, cedar wood, and sweet vanilla. It smells like …

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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, Authentic or Xtreme Xplosion?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Xtreme Xplosion is rated 3.17/5 from 35 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Xtreme Xplosion for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Xtreme Xplosion?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, Xtreme Xplosion 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Xtreme Xplosion?

Authentic projects furthest (Authentic 50/100, Xtreme Xplosion 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and Xtreme Xplosion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Authentic or Xtreme Xplosion better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; Xtreme Xplosion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Xtreme Xplosion?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. Xtreme Xplosion has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Sage and Sandalwood, a base of Vanille, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.