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X-Centric vs Native Force

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

Updated 347 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X-Centric takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • X-Centric

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Native Force

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

X-Centric4/7
Native Force3/7
Ratings & consensus
X-Centric
Community sentiment
X-Centric
Longevity
X-Centric
Sillage & projection
Native Force
Value for money
Native Force
Versatility
X-Centric
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Native Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
X-CentricAlfred Dunhill
Native ForceOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%
4.07/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%
Category winnerX-CentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

279 votes

34%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerX-CentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityX-Centric

SillageNative Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value83
Category winnerNative ForceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
floral60%
green50%
aromatic100%
woody86%
citrus72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
lavender30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green LeavesCypressNutmegClary SageCardamomGrapefruitCinnamon
Heart
CedarLotusFreesiaRose
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood
Top
CardamomLimeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderClary SageNutmeg
Base
CypressPalo SantoGuaiac WoodAmber
InformationalShared notesCypress, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cardamom. 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
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Category winnerX-CentricMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,460

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,107

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerNative ForceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Native Force opens with a sharp burst of lime and grapefruit that immediately cuts through warm morning air. Cardamom brings a soft, spicy kick right behind the citrus, keeping the initial spray from feeling like a generic lemon cleanser. As it settles after fifteen minutes, herbal clary sage and clean lavender take o…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, X-Centric or Native Force?

X-Centric takes 4 of 7 categories. X-Centric is rated 4.13/5 from 279 votes; Native Force is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes. Choose X-Centric for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Native Force for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, X-Centric or Native Force?

X-Centric lasts longest (X-Centric 61/100, Native Force 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X-Centric or Native Force?

Native Force projects furthest (Native Force 57/100, X-Centric 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X-Centric and Native Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cardamom.

Is X-Centric or Native Force better for summer or winter?

For summer, X-Centric is the stronger pick. For winter, X-Centric is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X-Centric and Native Force?

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. Native Force has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Palo Santo, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

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