Fragrance comparison

Higher Self vs XO Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Higher Self

TOBBA

3.297 votes

Rank #63,369 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

XO Homme

Arabian Oud

4.3010 votes

Rank #48,545 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XO Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Higher Self
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
XO Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Higher Self0/4

XO Homme4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Higher SelfTOBBA

XO HommeArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

70%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityXO Homme

SillageXO Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerXO HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

musky80%

white floral70%

powdery60%

citrus50%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JasmineCitrusesIvyLavender

Heart

VetiverAppleFruity Notes

Base

CinnamonSandalwoodMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Citruses and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,369

PerfumerJasper Li

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXO HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…

Reviews →

XO Homme is a warm spicy, musky woody scent that opens brighter than its accord list suggests, with citrus, lavender and jasmine adding lift before the fragrance settles into cinnamon, soft woods and amber. It feels dressed up but approachable. The overall effect is smooth, slightly powdery and confidently masculine. …

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, Higher Self or XO Homme?

XO Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; XO Homme is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring. Choose XO Homme for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher Self or XO Homme?

XO Homme lasts longest (XO Homme 72/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher Self or XO Homme?

XO Homme projects furthest (XO Homme 75/100, Higher Self 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Self and XO Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Higher Self or XO Homme better for summer or winter?

XO Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Self and XO Homme?

Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine. XO Homme has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses, Ivy and Lavender, heart notes of Vetiver, Apple and Fruity Notes, a base of Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.