Fragrance comparison

Red Temptation Bloom vs X Molecule

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 247 ratings analysed

Red Temptation Bloom

Zara

4.0935 votes

Rank #12,907 WoodyAmber

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57%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.

Red Temptation Bloom
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Red Temptation Bloom3/7

X Molecule4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Temptation BloomZara

X MoleculeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

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

48%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerRed Temptation BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRed Temptation BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

powdery83%

white floral74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match57%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 BlossomPear

Heart

Magnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMoss

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

Spring94

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day41

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed Temptation BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Temptation Bloom leans into the Red Temptation style with a softer floral twist. Pear and orange blossom give it a juicy, bright opening, then magnolia smooths the heart before sandalwood, amber, and moss settle in with a woody, powdery warmth. On skin, it usually reads feminine, sweet-leaning, and polished rather…

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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, Red Temptation Bloom or X Molecule?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Temptation Bloom is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes; X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes. Choose Red Temptation Bloom for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Temptation Bloom or X Molecule?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Red Temptation Bloom 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Temptation Bloom or X Molecule?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Red Temptation Bloom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Temptation Bloom and X Molecule smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is Red Temptation Bloom or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

For summer, X Molecule is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. Red Temptation Bloom suits evening wear; X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Temptation Bloom and X Molecule?

Red Temptation Bloom has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Moss. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.