Fragrance comparison

I.C.O.N vs X Molecule

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

I.C.O.N

KÉNAZ Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #72,082 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 1 of 1 categories.

I.C.O.N
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character.
X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

I.C.O.N0/1

X Molecule1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.C.O.NKÉNAZ Perfumes

X MoleculeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomYlang YlangAldehydesBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrris RootJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberCivetMuskMoss

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX MoleculeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.C.O.N by KÉNAZ Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bergamot, and orange blossom that feels crisp and retro. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward a plush floral core of iris, rose, and jasmine. The dry-down reveals a powdery base of sandalwood, musk, civet, and moss. It suits cool spring …

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X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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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.

Do I.C.O.N and X Molecule smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is I.C.O.N or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.C.O.N and X Molecule?

I.C.O.N has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orris Root, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.