Fragrance comparison

Basile vs Xia Xiang

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 364 ratings analysed

Basile

4.29154 votes

Rank #27,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Xia Xiang

Revlon

4.41210 votes

Rank #3,413 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xia Xiang takes 5 of 7 categories.

Basile
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Xia Xiang
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Basile2/7

Xia Xiang5/7

Ratings & consensus: Xia Xiang
Community sentiment: Xia Xiang
Longevity: Basile
Sillage & projection: Basile
Value for money: Xia Xiang
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

BasileBasile

Xia XiangRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%

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

47%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

154 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBasile

SillageBasile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerXia XiangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

cinnamon69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine

Base

Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli

Top

TangerineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodChamomileTonka BeanPeachPatchouliplumVanille

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXia XiangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerXia XiangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…

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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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Basile or Xia Xiang?

Xia Xiang takes 5 of 7 categories. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; Xia Xiang is rated 4.41/5 from 210 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Xia Xiang for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Basile or Xia Xiang?

Basile lasts longest (Basile 74/100, Xia Xiang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile or Xia Xiang?

Basile projects furthest (Basile 67/100, Xia Xiang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile and Xia Xiang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Rose.

Is Basile or Xia Xiang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basile is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile and Xia Xiang?

Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, Amber 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.