Fragrance comparison

Fior di Chinotto vs X Molecule

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Fior di Chinotto

Abaton

4.1385 votes

Rank #9,940 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fior di Chinotto
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Fior di Chinotto2/7

X Molecule5/7

Ratings & consensus: X Molecule
Community sentiment: Fior di Chinotto
Longevity: X Molecule
Sillage & projection: X Molecule
Value for money: X Molecule
Versatility: X Molecule
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fior di Chinotto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fior di ChinottoAbaton

X MoleculeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerFior di ChinottoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value74

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

sweet80%

floral70%

honey60%

tuberose50%

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomCitrusesMandarin Orange

Heart

Chinotto blossomTuberoseJasmineAmberDamask Rose

Base

HoneyMossPrecious Woods

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFior di ChinottoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fior di Chinotto by Abaton is a Floral fragrance for women. Fior di Chinotto was launched in 2018. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Chinotto blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Amber and Damask Rose; base notes are Honey, Moss and Precious Woods.

Reviews →

X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fior di Chinotto or X Molecule?

X Molecule takes 5 of 7 categories. Fior di Chinotto is rated 4.13/5 from 85 votes; X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes. Choose Fior di Chinotto for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fior di Chinotto or X Molecule?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Fior di Chinotto 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fior di Chinotto or X Molecule?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Fior di Chinotto 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fior di Chinotto and X Molecule smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is Fior di Chinotto or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fior di Chinotto is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fior di Chinotto and X Molecule?

Fior di Chinotto has top notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chinotto blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Honey, Moss and Precious Woods. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.