Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Pink Carrot

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Carrot

Pisello Parfum

3.673 votes

Rank #57,908 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 4 of 4 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pink Carrot
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

X Molecule4/4

Pink Carrot0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Pink CarrotPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value38

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

GrapefruitOrange BlossomSagePink PepperSaffronBlack PepperGreen NotesAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

NutmegOrris RootLabdanumRhubarbResinsWoody NotesTobaccoCoffee

Base

IncenseLeatherCedarPatchouliMuskMossGuaiac WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Moss. 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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,908

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

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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Pink Carrot by Pisello Parfum balances bright citrus with heavy woods. Saffron and orange blossom give way to a dry, resinous heart of tobacco and coffee, before settling into a dark, smoky agarwood base. It is a dense, warming scent built for cold autumn nights and formal winter settings.

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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 Pink Carrot?

X Molecule takes 4 of 4 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Pink Carrot is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pink Carrot for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Pink Carrot?

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

Which projects more, X Molecule or Pink Carrot?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Pink Carrot 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Pink Carrot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Moss.

Is X Molecule or Pink Carrot better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in X Molecule and Pink Carrot?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Pink Carrot has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Labdanum and Rhubarb, a base of Incense, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.