Fragrance comparison

Rose vs X-Centric

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose

Voile

3.628 votes

Rank #20,883 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

X-Centric

Alfred Dunhill

4.13279 votes

Rank #25,072 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
X-Centric
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Rose3/4

X-Centric1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseVoile

X-CentricAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 18%Had 16%Want 66%

4.13/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

279 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value77

Category winnerX-CentricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

musky72%

warm spicy58%

cinnamon44%

rose30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

green50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

MuskCedar

Top

Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

CedarLotusFreesiaRose

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Sandalwood, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#25,072

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose by Voile is a dry, powdery rose with a woody core and a gentle spicy lift from cinnamon. It opens more sandalwood and cedar than lush petals, then softens into a creamy musky finish that feels pink, opaque, and quietly comforting. This is better for someone who likes cosmetic, slightly vintage-leaning florals tha…

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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…

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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, Rose or X-Centric?

Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes. Choose Rose for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose or X-Centric?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 64/100, X-Centric 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or X-Centric?

Projection is very close: Rose 55/100, X-Centric 54/100 for sillage.

Do Rose and X-Centric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Rose and Musk.

Is Rose or X-Centric better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and X-Centric?

Rose has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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.