Fragrance comparison

Town & Country vs X-Centric

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 925 ratings analysed

5 wins

Town & Country

Clive Christian

4.20646 votes

Rank #26,454 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

X-Centric

Alfred Dunhill

4.13279 votes

Rank #26,643 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Town & Country takes 5 of 7 categories.

Town & Country
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
X-Centric
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Town & Country5/7

X-Centric2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Town & CountryClive Christian

X-CentricAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 646 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%

Category winnerTown & CountryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

646 votes

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

279 votes

Category winnerX-CentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTown & Country

SillageTown & Country

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value77

Category winnerX-CentricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber90%

soft spicy80%

woody70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

green50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Clary Sage

Heart3 to 5 hours

Ambergris

Base7 to 12 hours

Sandalwood

Top

Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

CedarLotusFreesiaRose

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Town & Country, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer87

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTown & CountryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,454

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,643

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTown & CountryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Town & Country by Clive Christian is a woody aromatic blend built around a focused three-tier structure. The opening begins with crisp, herbal clary sage that brings an energetic, garden-fresh snap. As the scent settles, a distinct ambergris middle note introduces a salty, mineral warmth with subtle animalic depth. A …

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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, Town & Country or X-Centric?

Town & Country takes 5 of 7 categories. Town & Country is rated 4.20/5 from 646 votes; X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes. Choose Town & Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Town & Country or X-Centric?

Town & Country lasts longest (Town & Country 81/100, X-Centric 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Town & Country or X-Centric?

Town & Country projects furthest (Town & Country 70/100, X-Centric 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Town & Country and X-Centric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Ambergris and Sandalwood.

Is Town & Country or X-Centric better for summer or winter?

For summer, Town & Country is the stronger pick. For winter, Town & Country is the stronger pick. Town & Country suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Town & Country and X-Centric?

Town & Country has top notes of Clary Sage, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Sandalwood. 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.