Fragrance comparison

Splendore vs Xcel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Splendore

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,914 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,370 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendore takes 2 of 3 categories.

Splendore
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Splendore2/3

Xcel1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SplendoreMaestro

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySplendore

SillageXcel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotSaffronGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanVetiverHoney

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Saffron and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplendoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendore opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp pinch of ginger. As the citrus fades, a clean lavender and sweet orange blossom take over on the skin. The base settles into a thick, honeyed bourbon vanilla that lingers for hours. It is an easygoing, sweet scent that works well fo…

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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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, Splendore or Xcel?

Splendore takes 2 of 3 categories. Splendore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Splendore for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendore or Xcel?

Splendore lasts longest (Splendore 80/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendore or Xcel?

Xcel projects furthest (Xcel 75/100, Splendore 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendore and Xcel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Saffron and Orange Blossom.

Is Splendore or Xcel better for summer or winter?

Splendore suits day or night wear; Xcel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splendore and Xcel?

Splendore has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Honey. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.