Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Narcotic

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

3 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Narcotic

Mad Parfumeur

3.388 votes

Rank #59,719 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 3 of 4 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Narcotic
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

X Molecule3/4

Narcotic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: X Molecule
Sillage & projection: X Molecule
Value for money: Narcotic
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

NarcoticMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

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

25%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNarcoticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

fresh53%

amber42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

Top

CitronPeachBergamotLime

Heart

JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberMossWoodsy Notes

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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,719

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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Narcotic by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of citron, lime, and bergamot that hits the nose with instant freshness. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, juicy peach introduces a subtle sweetness that leads straight into a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The dry-down relies on clean moss, soft…

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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, X Molecule or Narcotic?

X Molecule takes 3 of 4 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Narcotic is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Narcotic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Narcotic?

They last about the same: X Molecule 82/100, Narcotic 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, X Molecule or Narcotic?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Narcotic 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Narcotic smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Narcotic better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear; Narcotic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Narcotic?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Narcotic has top notes of Citron, Peach, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Moss and Woodsy Notes.