Native Force vs X-Centric
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
X-Centric takes 4 of 7 categories.
Native ForceChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
X-CentricChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Native Force3/7
X-Centric4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- X-Centric
- Community sentiment
- X-Centric
- Longevity
- X-Centric
- Sillage & projection
- Native Force
- Value for money
- Native Force
- Versatility
- X-Centric
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Native Force
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Native ForceOriflameX-CentricAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%
4.13/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%
Category winnerX-CentricRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
37%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
279 votes
Category winnerX-CentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityX-Centric
SillageNative Force
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNative ForceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
citrus72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
lavender30%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
floral60%
green50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomLimeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderClary SageNutmeg
Base
CypressPalo SantoGuaiac WoodAmber
Top
Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon
Heart
CedarLotusFreesiaRose
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerX-CentricMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,012
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#28,344
PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNative ForceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNative Force opens with a sharp burst of lime and grapefruit that immediately cuts through warm morning air. Cardamom brings a soft, spicy kick right behind the citrus, keeping the initial spray from feeling like a generic lemon cleanser. As it settles after fifteen minutes, herbal clary sage and clean lavender take o…
Reviews →X-Centric by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. X-Centric was launched in 2001. X-Centric was created by Maurice Roucel and Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Green Leaves, Cypress, Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cinnamon; middle notes are Cedar, Lotus, Freesia and Rose; base notes are Guaiac…
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, Native Force or X-Centric?
X-Centric takes 4 of 7 categories. Native Force is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes; X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes. Choose Native Force for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Native Force or X-Centric?
X-Centric lasts longest (X-Centric 61/100, Native Force 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Native Force or X-Centric?
Native Force projects furthest (Native Force 57/100, X-Centric 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Native Force and X-Centric smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Nutmeg.
Is Native Force or X-Centric better for summer or winter?
For summer, Native Force is the stronger pick. For winter, X-Centric is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Native Force and X-Centric?
Native Force has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Palo Santo, Guaiac Wood and Amber. X-Centric has top notes of Green Leaves, Cypress, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, heart notes of Cedar, Lotus, Freesia and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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