Fragrance comparison

Hoh Xil 可可西里 vs Philokalia - After Life Potion

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Hoh Xil 可可西里

Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

3.9521 votes

Rank #22,956 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Philokalia - After Life Potion

Adi Ale Van

4.3611 votes

Rank #44,571 AmberOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philokalia - After Life Potion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hoh Xil 可可西里
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Philokalia - After Life Potion
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hoh Xil 可可西里1/5

Philokalia - After Life Potion4/5

Ratings & consensus: Philokalia - After Life Potion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Philokalia - After Life Potion
Sillage & projection: Philokalia - After Life Potion
Value for money: Philokalia - After Life Potion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hoh Xil 可可西里

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hoh Xil 可可西里Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

Philokalia - After Life PotionAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

Category winnerPhilokalia - After Life PotionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

64%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPhilokalia - After Life Potion

SillagePhilokalia - After Life Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPhilokalia - After Life PotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic90%

woody80%

smoky70%

lactonic60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

oud91%

earthy83%

woody74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ButterDust

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseAmbergris

Top

TuberoseJasmine

Heart

NagarmothaWhite OudCostusAgarwoodNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Labdanum

Base

IncenseDustResinsAmberCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesDust and Incense. Durations are only published for Hoh Xil 可可西里, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall100

Winter91

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,571

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHoh Xil 可可西里Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hoh Xil 可可西里 by Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味 is an unconventional woody fragrance that pairs rich texture with arid warmth. The scent begins with an unexpected contrast of creamy butter and dry, chalky dust, creating an antique atmosphere right away. As it settles, warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and clean musk tak…

Reviews →

Philokalia - After Life Potion by Adi Ale Van is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Philokalia - After Life Potion was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Giovanni Festa. Top notes are Tuberose and Jasmine; middle notes are Nagarmotha, White Oud, Costus, Agarwood, Na…

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, Hoh Xil 可可西里 or Philokalia - After Life Potion?

Philokalia - After Life Potion takes 4 of 5 categories. Hoh Xil 可可西里 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Philokalia - After Life Potion is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Hoh Xil 可可西里 for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Philokalia - After Life Potion for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hoh Xil 可可西里 or Philokalia - After Life Potion?

Philokalia - After Life Potion lasts longest (Philokalia - After Life Potion 88/100, Hoh Xil 可可西里 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hoh Xil 可可西里 or Philokalia - After Life Potion?

Philokalia - After Life Potion projects furthest (Philokalia - After Life Potion 72/100, Hoh Xil 可可西里 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hoh Xil 可可西里 and Philokalia - After Life Potion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Dust and Incense.

Is Hoh Xil 可可西里 or Philokalia - After Life Potion better for summer or winter?

Hoh Xil 可可西里 suits evening wear; Philokalia - After Life Potion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hoh Xil 可可西里 and Philokalia - After Life Potion?

Hoh Xil 可可西里 has top notes of Butter and Dust, heart notes of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Incense and Ambergris. Philokalia - After Life Potion has top notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, heart notes of Nagarmotha, White Oud, Costus and Agarwood, a base of Incense, Dust, Resins and Amber.