Fragrance comparison

Class vs Excentric

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Class

Swiss Arabian

3.8816 votes

Rank #21,339 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Excentric

Mahogany

4.6035 votes

Rank #29,476 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Class takes 3 of 5 categories.

Class
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Excentric
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Class3/5

Excentric2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassSwiss Arabian

ExcentricMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

69%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityExcentric

SillageClass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerClassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

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Base

BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring47

Summer35

Fall94

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,476

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerClassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Class by Swiss Arabian is a floral amber fragrance defined by its bright orange blossom opening and a warm, vanilla-laden base. Ideal for daytime wear in temperate weather, it offers a clean, slightly sweet profile that appeals to those who enjoy soft, comforting scents. The combination of tonka bean and benzoin adds …

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Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.

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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, Class or Excentric?

Class takes 3 of 5 categories. Class is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Class for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Class or Excentric?

Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, Class 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Class or Excentric?

Class projects furthest (Class 81/100, Excentric 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Class and Excentric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Class or Excentric better for summer or winter?

Class suits daytime wear; Excentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Class and Excentric?

Class has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.