Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs I.C.O.N

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

1 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

I.C.O.N

KÉNAZ Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #72,082 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 1 of 1 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
I.C.O.N
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character.

X Molecule1/1

I.C.O.N0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X MoleculeAngeline

I.C.O.NKÉNAZ Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

powdery100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

Top

Orange BlossomYlang YlangAldehydesBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrris RootJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberCivetMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX MoleculeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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I.C.O.N by KÉNAZ Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bergamot, and orange blossom that feels crisp and retro. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward a plush floral core of iris, rose, and jasmine. The dry-down reveals a powdery base of sandalwood, musk, civet, and moss. It suits cool spring …

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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.

Do X Molecule and I.C.O.N smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or I.C.O.N better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and I.C.O.N?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. I.C.O.N has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orris Root, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.