Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Xanadu

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 4,773 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #580 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #23,310 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas4/7

Xanadu3/7

Ratings & consensus: Xanadu
Community sentiment: Xanadu
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Xanadu
Versatility: Fracas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

XanaduParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerXanaduRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerXanaduMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerXanaduBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Xanadu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

Category winnerFracasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#580

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#23,310

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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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, Fracas or Xanadu?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Xanadu?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Xanadu 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Xanadu?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Xanadu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Xanadu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Fracas or Xanadu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fracas is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Xanadu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Xanadu?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber.