Fragrance comparison

Marbert Woman vs Xia Xiang

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,785 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Xia Xiang

Revlon

4.41210 votes

Rank #3,144 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Xia Xiang
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marbert Woman4/7

Xia Xiang3/7

Ratings & consensus: Xia Xiang
Community sentiment: Marbert Woman
Longevity: Marbert Woman
Sillage & projection: Marbert Woman
Value for money: Xia Xiang
Versatility: Marbert Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xia Xiang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert WomanMarbert

Xia XiangRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

4.41/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerXia XiangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Woman

SillageMarbert Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerXia XiangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodYlang-YlangJasminePatchouliOrris RootRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilleoak mossCastoreum

Top

TangerineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodChamomileTonka BeanPeachPatchouliplumVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerXia XiangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Woman arrives with an uncompromising blast of bitter bergamot and honeyed African orange flower that commands immediate attention. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp initial alcohol settles, the fragrance unveils a dense core of creamy sandalwood, velvety orris root, and rich ylang-ylang. The overall texture…

Reviews →

Xia Xiang is an oriental floral fragrance that captures the spirit of the 1980s. It opens with bright citrus notes of tangerine and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and gardenia. The base features a resinous blend of sandalwood and vanilla that lingers on the skin, making it a reliable choice …

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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, Marbert Woman or Xia Xiang?

Marbert Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes; Xia Xiang is rated 4.41/5 from 210 votes. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Xia Xiang for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Woman or Xia Xiang?

Marbert Woman lasts longest (Marbert Woman 69/100, Xia Xiang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Woman or Xia Xiang?

Marbert Woman projects furthest (Marbert Woman 64/100, Xia Xiang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Woman and Xia Xiang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Marbert Woman or Xia Xiang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. Marbert Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Woman and Xia Xiang?

Marbert Woman has top notes of Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, oak moss and Castoreum. Xia Xiang has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Gardenia, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Chamomile and Tonka Bean.