Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Passion Rouge

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 676 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

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70%scent match

Closely related

Passion Rouge

Angeline

3.90464 votes

Rank #23,830 AmberMossy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Passion Rouge
Choose it for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

X Molecule4/7

Passion Rouge2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X MoleculeAngeline

Passion RougeAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

3.90/ 5 · 464 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

57%Love

12%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

464 votes

Category winnerX MoleculeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value76

Category winnerPassion RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

amber100%

mossy90%

earthy80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

woody50%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, 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

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

AmberMoss

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–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men16

Unisex34

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPassion RougeHigher 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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Passion Rouge by Angeline delivers an intense amber profile anchored by a crisp citrus opening. A sudden splash of zesty orange greets the nose before settling into a soft heart of white orange blossom. As the fragrance warms on skin, heavy resinous amber and damp forest moss take complete control, generating a dense …

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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 Passion Rouge?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Passion Rouge is rated 3.90/5 from 464 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Passion Rouge for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Passion Rouge?

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

Which projects more, X Molecule or Passion Rouge?

Projection is very close: X Molecule 81/100, Passion Rouge 79/100 for sillage.

Do X Molecule and Passion Rouge smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Passion Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, X Molecule is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Passion Rouge?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Passion Rouge has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Amber and Moss.