Fragrance comparison

Men X vs Platinum Shade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Men X

Prova

—0 votes

Rank #72,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Platinum Shade

Anfar London · 2021

5.006 votes

Rank #40,201 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum Shade takes 1 of 1 categories.

Men X
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.
Platinum Shade
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Men X0/1

Platinum Shade1/1

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: Platinum Shade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Men XProva

Platinum ShadeAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

cinnamon69%

rose61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodBlack AmberPatchouli

Top

Black CurrantRed BerriesWild BerriesRaspberry

Heart

Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline

Base

Black AmberPatchouliRose

InformationalShared notesBlack Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline. Durations are only published for Men X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,201

PerfumerAbdullah Anfar

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerPlatinum ShadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Men X by Prova opens with a bright splash of tart lemon balanced by earthy herbal sage, cutting through the air before a rich, dessert-like sweetness steps forward. At its core, warm cinnamon and sweet nutty praline mingle with smooth tolu balsam and aromatic black cardamom, creating a comforting aura like spiced choc…

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Platinum Shade by Anfar London opens with a tart burst of black currant, crushed raspberry, and wild red berries. Soft violet and blueberry soften the fruity top before settling into warm black amber, cinnamon, and clean patchouli. Abdullah Anfar designed this composition for crisp spring and autumn afternoons, delive…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Men X and Platinum Shade smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline.

Is Men X or Platinum Shade better for summer or winter?

Platinum Shade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men X and Platinum Shade?

Men X has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli. Platinum Shade has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Wild Berries and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Black Amber, Patchouli and Rose.