Fragrance comparison

Passion Rouge vs X Molecule

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 676 ratings analysed

Passion Rouge

Angeline

3.90464 votes

Rank #23,830 AmberMossy

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70%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories.

Passion Rouge
Choose it for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Passion Rouge2/7

X Molecule4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Passion RougeAngeline

X MoleculeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 464 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

12%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

464 votes

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerX MoleculeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPassion RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

mossy90%

earthy80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

woody50%

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

AmberMoss

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex34

Women50

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPassion RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passion Rouge by Angeline delivers an intense amber profile anchored by a crisp citrus opening. A sudden splash of zesty orange greets the nose before settling into a soft heart of white orange blossom. As the fragrance warms on skin, heavy resinous amber and damp forest moss take complete control, generating a dense …

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X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight 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, Passion Rouge or X Molecule?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. Passion Rouge is rated 3.90/5 from 464 votes; X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes. Choose Passion Rouge for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Passion Rouge or X Molecule?

They last about the same: Passion Rouge 82/100, X Molecule 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Passion Rouge or X Molecule?

Projection is very close: X Molecule 81/100, Passion Rouge 79/100 for sillage.

Do Passion Rouge and X Molecule smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is Passion Rouge or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

For summer, X Molecule is the stronger pick. For winter, Passion Rouge is the stronger pick. X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion Rouge and X Molecule?

Passion Rouge has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Amber and Moss. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.