Fragrance comparison

Odyssey vs X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Odyssey

Ponsa

3.7621 votes

Rank #56,083 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Riggs

3.502 votes

Rank #69,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Odyssey
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
X
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Odyssey2/4

X2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OdysseyPonsa

XRiggs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 49%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityX

SillageOdyssey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

herbal44%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

lavender50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonFig LeafTomato Leaf

Heart

MyrtleRosemaryThymeLavender

Base

PineCypressLabdanum

Top

CypressOrangeLemon

Heart

LavenderRosemaryPine

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night73

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex31

Women19

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,083

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOdysseyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ponsa Odyssey opens with a sharp burst of bitter tomato leaf, tart lemon, and green fig leaf. The initial splash feels raw and garden-fresh, cutting through warm air with crisp herbal energy. As the top notes settle, dry rosemary, thyme, and myrtle create a sun-baked Mediterranean scrubland effect. The base resting o…

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Riggs X opens with a sharp, green citrus lift, lemon and orange threaded through cypress, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, rosemary, and pine. The dry-down adds tonka, cedarwood, and amber, giving it a cleaner woody warmth. It reads fresh, brisk, and outdoorsy rather than sweet. If you like aromatic wo…

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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.

Which is better, Odyssey or X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Odyssey is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; X is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Odyssey for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose X for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey or X?

They last about the same: X 60/100, Odyssey 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey or X?

Odyssey projects furthest (Odyssey 48/100, X 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey and X smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine.

Is Odyssey or X better for summer or winter?

Odyssey suits daytime wear; X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey and X?

Odyssey has top notes of Lemon, Fig Leaf and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Myrtle, Rosemary, Thyme and Lavender, a base of Pine, Cypress and Labdanum. X has top notes of Cypress, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Pine, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Amber.