Fruits Rouges vs Xmas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Xmas takes 3 of 4 categories.
Fruits RougesChoose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XmasChoose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fruits Rouges1/4
Xmas3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Xmas
- Sillage & projection
- Xmas
- Value for money
- Fruits Rouges
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Xmas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fruits RougesLe BlancXmasM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%
3.96/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 31%Had 20%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
16%Love
72%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXmas
SillageXmas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFruits RougesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
vanilla86%
sweet72%
floral58%
fresh44%
powdery30%
rose100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
musky77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Red FruitsVanillaFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Red Fruits
Heart
Rose de MaiWhite Flowers
Base
White MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesRed Fruits and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Fruits Rouges, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring46
Summer46
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night57
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#60,307
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerXmasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFruits Rouges by Le Blanc delivers an approachable aromatic fruity experience built around ripe red fruits, airy floral notes, and a comforting base of vanilla. The opening is bright, juiced, and sweet, giving an instant burst of fresh red fruit sweetness that feels playful yet uncomplicated. As it settles, light flor…
Reviews →Xmas by M. Micallef is a vibrant floral fruity gourmand suitable for year-round wear. It centers on a bright opening of red fruits that transitions into a delicate heart of Rose de Mai and white florals. The composition rests on a soft base of white musk and vanilla, offering a clean, comforting scent profile for both…
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, Fruits Rouges or Xmas?
Xmas takes 3 of 4 categories. Fruits Rouges is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Xmas is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes. Choose Fruits Rouges for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xmas for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fruits Rouges or Xmas?
They last about the same: Xmas 71/100, Fruits Rouges 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fruits Rouges or Xmas?
Xmas projects furthest (Xmas 73/100, Fruits Rouges 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fruits Rouges and Xmas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Fruits and Vanilla.
Is Fruits Rouges or Xmas better for summer or winter?
Fruits Rouges suits daytime wear; Xmas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fruits Rouges and Xmas?
Fruits Rouges features Red Fruits, Vanilla and Floral Notes. Xmas has top notes of Red Fruits, heart notes of Rose de Mai and White Flowers, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.
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