Fragrance comparison

Essence of ME vs X2O Extraordinary for Women

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Essence of ME

B Fragranced

—0 votes

Rank #69,036 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

X2O Extraordinary for Women

Ted Baker

3.2928 votes

Rank #22,206 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X2O Extraordinary for Women takes 1 of 1 categories.

Essence of ME
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.
X2O Extraordinary for Women
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essence of ME0/1

X2O Extraordinary for Women1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: X2O Extraordinary for Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essence of MEB Fragranced

X2O Extraordinary for WomenTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.29/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 51%Had 32%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

18%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

32%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LilyStar AniseJasmine

Base

MuskAmberPrecious Woods

Top

GrapefruitStar Anise

Heart

Mirabelle PlumMagnoliaWater Lily

Base

Precious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Musk and Precious Woods. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer44

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,206

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence of ME by B Fragranced offers a crisp, citrus-forward start that shifts into a soft, spicy floral core. This scent leans on a masculine base of musk and precious woods, making it a reliable choice for daily office wear or casual spring afternoons. It stays light, professional, and composed throughout the day wi…

Reviews →

Ted Baker X2O Extraordinary for Women is a light, breezy floral fruity blend that centers on watery floral accords and clean musk. A splash of grapefruit provides a bright opening, while star anise adds a cool, quiet spiciness. It wears close to the skin, making it an easy choice for casual spring mornings and office …

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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.

Do Essence of ME and X2O Extraordinary for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Musk and Precious Woods.

Is Essence of ME or X2O Extraordinary for Women better for summer or winter?

X2O Extraordinary for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence of ME and X2O Extraordinary for Women?

Essence of ME has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Star Anise and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Precious Woods. X2O Extraordinary for Women has top notes of Grapefruit and Star Anise, heart notes of Mirabelle Plum, Magnolia and Water Lily, a base of Precious Woods and Musk.