Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Íris e Flor de Laranjeira

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira

Mahogany

4.39132 votes

Rank #8,985 PowderyIris

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Íris e Flor de Laranjeira
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

X Molecule4/7

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X MoleculeAngeline

Íris e Flor de LaranjeiraMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

4.39/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 43%

Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraRating 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

64%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value51

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

powdery100%

iris92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

leather69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and animalic

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 BlossomRhubarbGrapefruit

Heart

IrisHeliotropeCardamomAlmond

Base

LeatherMuskMossAmber

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

Summer82

Fall86

Winter73

Day100

Night76

Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men4

Unisex55

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,985

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraHigher 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 →

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira by Mahogany is a powdery floral scent for women that leans unisex. It opens with bright orange blossom and grapefruit, settling into a sophisticated, dusty iris and almond heart. Grounded by leather and musk, this 2021 release is ideal for daytime professional wear in temperate spring weather.

Reviews →

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 Íris e Flor de Laranjeira?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Íris e Flor de Laranjeira is rated 4.39/5 from 132 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 Íris e Flor de Laranjeira for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Íris e Flor de Laranjeira?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Molecule or Íris e Flor de Laranjeira?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Íris e Flor de Laranjeira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and animalic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Íris e Flor de Laranjeira better for summer or winter?

For summer, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. X Molecule suits daytime wear; Íris e Flor de Laranjeira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Íris e Flor de Laranjeira?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Íris e Flor de Laranjeira has top notes of Orange Blossom, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Cardamom and Almond, a base of Leather, Musk, Moss and Amber.