Fragrance comparison

Isis vs X

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Isis

Marks & Spencer

3.8185 votes

Rank #16,240 MarineWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Natura

4.1776 votes

Rank #30,712 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X takes 5 of 7 categories.

Isis
Choose it for a marine and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
X
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isis2/7

X5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsisMarks & Spencer

XNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 29%Had 45%Want 26%

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 10%Had 84%Want 7%

Category winnerXRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

38%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerXMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityX

SillageX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value66

Category winnerIsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

woody61%

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea Notes

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet

Base1 to 2 hours

Cedar

Top

BergamotRoseCassisGreen Mandarin

Heart

Green NotesLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineViolet

Base

CedarMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall15

Winter6

Day100

Night14

Spring77

Summer100

Fall46

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Category winnerXMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#30,712

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isis by Marks & Spencer is a crisp floral aquatic fragrance built around sea air, delicate blossoms, and soft wood. Introduced in 2011, it opens with a clean splash of sea notes that feels like a cool coastal breeze. As the marine breeze settles, the heart emerges with watery lily-of-the-valley, green violet, and clas…

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X by Natura is a crisp Floral Green fragrance that leans into the freshness of spring. Opening with a zesty burst of green mandarin and bergamot, it carries a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose. It sits close to the skin, making it a reliable pick for casual office days when you want a clean, polished presence 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.

Which is better, Isis or X?

X takes 5 of 7 categories. Isis is rated 3.81/5 from 85 votes; X is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes. Choose Isis for a marine and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose X for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isis or X?

X lasts longest (X 64/100, Isis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isis or X?

Projection is very close: X 55/100, Isis 53/100 for sillage.

Do Isis and X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Isis or X better for summer or winter?

For summer, X is the stronger pick. For winter, X is the stronger pick. Isis suits daytime wear; X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isis and X?

Isis has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar. X has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Cassis and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Green Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.