Fragrance comparison

FMT vs XO Exclusif Oud Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

FMT

G Parfums

3.8318 votes

Rank #47,683 AlmondPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

XO Exclusif Oud Noir

Orientica Premium

4.2715 votes

Rank #20,631 AlmondWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

FMT
Choose it for a almond and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, 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.

FMT1/5

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: FMT
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

FMTG Parfums

XO Exclusif Oud NoirOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

33%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXO Exclusif Oud Noir

SillageXO Exclusif Oud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFMTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

nutty61%

almond100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both almond and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AlmondMuskAldehydesWhite FlowersHeliotropeVanillaJasmineSandalwoodOrange BlossomAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AlmondPink PepperBergamotCardamomAnise

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHeliotropeCypressOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarwoodAmbrox SuperGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Musk, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Durations are only published for FMT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,683

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerXO Exclusif Oud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FMT by G Parfums brings vintage vanity nostalgia directly into the modern day. The almond hits immediately. It opens with an unmistakable blast of sweet marzipan, crisp aldehydes, and powdery heliotrope that instantly evokes classic wax lipstick. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial solvent lift settles, creamy jasmi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, FMT or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. FMT is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; XO Exclusif Oud Noir is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose FMT for a almond and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, 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, FMT or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir lasts longest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 74/100, FMT 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FMT or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir projects furthest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 75/100, FMT 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FMT and XO Exclusif Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Musk, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is FMT or XO Exclusif Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

FMT suits daytime wear; XO Exclusif Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FMT and XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

FMT features Almond, Musk, Aldehydes, White Flowers and Heliotrope. 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.