Fragrance comparison

Groove Xcape vs Terrifier Circus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 308 ratings analysed

4 wins

Groove Xcape

Xerjoff

3.88290 votes

Rank #6,993 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Terrifier Circus

Kevin Schepis

3.9418 votes

Rank #54,803 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Groove Xcape takes 4 of 5 categories.

Groove Xcape
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Terrifier Circus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Groove Xcape4/5

Terrifier Circus1/5

Ratings & consensus: Groove Xcape
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Groove Xcape
Sillage & projection: Groove Xcape
Value for money: Terrifier Circus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Groove Xcape

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Groove XcapeXerjoff

Terrifier CircusKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 290 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 89%

Category winnerGroove XcapeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

290 votes

56%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGroove Xcape

SillageGroove Xcape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTerrifier CircusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cherry77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperelemiCardamomGinger

Heart

IncenseMyrhhMimosaRose

Base

CedarBenzoinLabdanumPatchouli

Top

CherryPepper

Heart

IncensePatchouliAgarwood

Base

BenzoinMoss

InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense, Benzoin and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer11

Fall78

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex28

Women10

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#54,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGroove XcapeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Groove Xcape by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fresh ginger before quickly revealing its quiet, church-like core. As the lively top notes settle, dark incense and oily myrrh dominate the mid-stage, anchored by a delicate touch of mimosa and rose that softens the bitter edges. The base se…

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Terrifier Circus by Kevin Schepis is a woody spicy scent that balances fruity sweetness with an intense, smoky core. Cherry and pepper open the experience, quickly giving way to a heart of incense, patchouli, and agarwood. It is a bold, challenging fragrance that thrives during cold weather nights when you want to mak…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Groove Xcape or Terrifier Circus?

Groove Xcape takes 4 of 5 categories. Groove Xcape is rated 3.88/5 from 290 votes; Terrifier Circus is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Groove Xcape for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Terrifier Circus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Groove Xcape or Terrifier Circus?

Groove Xcape lasts longest (Groove Xcape 77/100, Terrifier Circus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Groove Xcape or Terrifier Circus?

Groove Xcape projects furthest (Groove Xcape 67/100, Terrifier Circus 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Groove Xcape and Terrifier Circus smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Groove Xcape or Terrifier Circus better for summer or winter?

Terrifier Circus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Groove Xcape and Terrifier Circus?

Groove Xcape has top notes of Pepper, elemi, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Myrhh, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli. Terrifier Circus has top notes of Cherry and Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Agarwood, a base of Benzoin and Moss.