SALM vs X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
SALM takes 3 of 4 categories.
SALMChoose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
XChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SALM3/4
X1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- SALM
- Sillage & projection
- SALM
- Value for money
- X
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- SALM
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SALMOne DayXRiggsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%
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 hate38%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
29 votes
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
Category winners
LongevitySALM
SillageSALM
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
balsamic92%
amber84%
green77%
aromatic69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
citrus80%
fresh spicy70%
amber60%
lavender50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GinsengGingerPineCypress
Heart
IncensePatchouliCedarwood
Base
Peru BalsamVetiverSandalwood
Top
CypressOrangeLemon
Heart
LavenderRosemaryPine
Base
Tonka BeanCedarwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPine, Cypress and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer21
Fall100
Winter86
Day71
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,712
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#69,199
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSALMHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSALM by One Day is a woody, balsamic scent launched in 2024. It opens with an intense blast of ginger, ginseng, and pine, before settling into a complex, resinous base of Peru balsam and vetiver. This unisex fragrance feels like an apothecary shop, grounding the wearer in earthy, rooty notes that shine best during the…
Reviews →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…
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, SALM or X?
SALM takes 3 of 4 categories. SALM is rated 3.70/5 from 37 votes; X is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose SALM for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose X for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, SALM or X?
SALM lasts longest (SALM 66/100, X 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, SALM or X?
SALM projects furthest (SALM 53/100, X 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do SALM and X smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pine, Cypress and Cedarwood.
Is SALM or X better for summer or winter?
SALM suits evening wear; X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in SALM and X?
SALM has top notes of Ginseng, Ginger, Pine and Cypress, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver and Sandalwood. X has top notes of Cypress, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Pine, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Amber.
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