Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme vs Hoh Xil 可可西里
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hoh Xil 可可西里Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme3/5
Hoh Xil 可可西里2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hoh Xil 可可西里
- Sillage & projection
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Value for money
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hoh Xil 可可西里
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua BrandHoh Xil 可可西里Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
38%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHoh Xil 可可西里
SillageDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
caramel61%
amber100%
balsamic90%
woody80%
smoky70%
lactonic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
ButterDust
Heart3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodMuskPatchouli
Base6 to 8 hours
IncenseAmbergris
Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring55
Summer0
Fall100
Winter91
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,937
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#22,956
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerHoh Xil 可可西里Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…
Reviews →Hoh Xil 可可西里 by Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味 is an unconventional woody fragrance that pairs rich texture with arid warmth. The scent begins with an unexpected contrast of creamy butter and dry, chalky dust, creating an antique atmosphere right away. As it settles, warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and clean musk tak…
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, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Hoh Xil 可可西里?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Hoh Xil 可可西里 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hoh Xil 可可西里 for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Hoh Xil 可可西里?
Hoh Xil 可可西里 lasts longest (Hoh Xil 可可西里 84/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Hoh Xil 可可西里?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme projects furthest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100, Hoh Xil 可可西里 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Hoh Xil 可可西里 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Sandalwood.
Is Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Hoh Xil 可可西里 better for summer or winter?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear; Hoh Xil 可可西里 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Hoh Xil 可可西里?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla. Hoh Xil 可可西里 has top notes of Butter and Dust, heart notes of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Incense and Ambergris.
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