Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Paris Rebel Collector 2015

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 226 ratings analysed

5 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Paris Rebel Collector 2015

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0714 votes

Rank #46,171 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Paris Rebel Collector 2015
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

X Molecule5/5

Paris Rebel Collector 20150/5

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

Paris Rebel Collector 2015Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating 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

29%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

Top

RoseCassisHawthornHyacinthLimeGreen NotesMimosaGeranium

Heart

VioletLilyOrrisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskHeliotropeIrisSandalwoodMossCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMoss 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

Summer20

Fall60

Winter40

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,171

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 …

Reviews →

Paris Rebel Collector 2015 by Yves Saint Laurent takes the legendary powdery rose DNA of the classic Paris line and gives it a sharper, greener edge. The opening hits with crisp cassis, tart lime, and fresh hyacinth before settling into a lush bouquet of velvet rose petals, powdery violet, and sweet orris root. As the…

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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 Paris Rebel Collector 2015?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Paris Rebel Collector 2015 is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Paris Rebel Collector 2015 for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Paris Rebel Collector 2015?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Paris Rebel Collector 2015 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Molecule or Paris Rebel Collector 2015?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Paris Rebel Collector 2015 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Paris Rebel Collector 2015 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Paris Rebel Collector 2015 better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear; Paris Rebel Collector 2015 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Paris Rebel Collector 2015?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Paris Rebel Collector 2015 has top notes of Rose, Cassis, Hawthorn and Hyacinth, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Orris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Iris and Sandalwood.