Fragrance comparison

Dancing At Sunset vs XO Exclusif Oud Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Dancing At Sunset

Douglas

4.0013 votes

Rank #54,416 CitrusWhite Floral

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

XO Exclusif Oud Noir

Orientica Premium

4.2715 votes

Rank #22,711 AlmondWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dancing At Sunset
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Choose it for a almond and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dancing At Sunset1/5

XO Exclusif Oud Noir4/5

Ratings & consensus: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Sillage & projection: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Value for money: Dancing At Sunset
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XO Exclusif Oud Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dancing At SunsetDouglas

XO Exclusif Oud NoirOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerXO Exclusif Oud NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXO Exclusif Oud Noir

SillageXO Exclusif Oud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDancing At SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

vanilla48%

fresh spicy30%

almond100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomNeroliGinger

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCedarwoodMusk

Top

AlmondPink PepperBergamotCardamomAnise

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHeliotropeCypressOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarwoodAmbrox SuperGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Dancing At Sunset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night14

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerXO Exclusif Oud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dancing At Sunset by Douglas opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, sparkling bergamot, and a tiny dash of crushed cardamom. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into an airy heart of neroli, orange blossom, and a gentle touch of grated ginger that mimics the warmth of golden hour sun. As the initial brigh…

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Orientica Premium XO Exclusif Oud Noir hits the skin with a sharp burst of almond, cardamom, and anise before settling into a warm core of lavender, heliotrope, and cypress. As hours pass on fabric, the dry-down pushes rich vanilla, sandalwood, and guaiac wood into a dense woody cloud. Despite the name, you will searc…

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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, Dancing At Sunset or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Dancing At Sunset is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; XO Exclusif Oud Noir is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dancing At Sunset for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XO Exclusif Oud Noir for a almond and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dancing At Sunset or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir lasts longest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 74/100, Dancing At Sunset 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dancing At Sunset or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir projects furthest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 75/100, Dancing At Sunset 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dancing At Sunset and XO Exclusif Oud Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Dancing At Sunset or XO Exclusif Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

Dancing At Sunset suits daytime wear; XO Exclusif Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dancing At Sunset and XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

Dancing At Sunset has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Musk. XO Exclusif Oud Noir has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Heliotrope and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Ambrox Super.