B + vs XXY
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XXY takes 1 of 1 categories.
B +Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XXYChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
B +0/1
XXY1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- XXY
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Not scored
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
B +Karen WalkerXXYXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
3.91/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerXXYRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
39%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery94%
vanilla88%
white floral65%
citrus64%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
IrisJasmine SambacPeachWhite Rose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
Top
PeachBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangBlack PepperJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodVetiverMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Iris and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter43
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 rankUnranked
PerfumerVéronique Nyberg
Launched2015
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotB by Karen Walker is a dry, powdery floral gourmand that layers cool iris over a warm vanilla base. It starts with a sharp punch of grapefruit and pink pepper before settling into a soft, peachy floral heart on the skin. It suits cool spring days and crisp autumn afternoons.
Reviews →Xerjoff XXY pairs bright grapefruit and juicy peach with a dense, powdery iris heart and dark patchouli. The initial spray delivers a fleeting burst of tart citrus before settling into a warm bed of black pepper, ylang-ylang, and buttery sandalwood. Vanilla and labdanum smooth out the earthy edges, creating a cozy yet…
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, B + or XXY?
XXY takes 1 of 1 categories. B + is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; XXY is rated 3.91/5 from 178 votes. Choose B + for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XXY for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Do B + and XXY smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Iris and Peach.
Is B + or XXY better for summer or winter?
B + suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in B + and XXY?
B + has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Peach and White Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. XXY has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Black Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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