Fragrance comparison

Xcel vs Neptune's Trident

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,685 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Neptune's Trident

Argos

4.36210 votes

Rank #5,349 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neptune's Trident takes 2 of 3 categories.

Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neptune's Trident
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Xcel1/3

Neptune's Trident2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neptune's Trident
Sillage & projection: Xcel
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neptune's Trident

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XcelWomo

Neptune's TridentArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.36/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

62%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNeptune's Trident

SillageXcel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value24

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

Top

BergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Green TeaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacGeranium

Base

MuskIrisAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men63

Unisex34

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerNeptune's TridentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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Argos Neptune's Trident opens with an immediate burst of tart bergamot and crisp mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by aromatic lavender and cardamom. The top notes feel bright and sparkling, almost like a classic cologne splash, before settling into a smoother middle section dominated by green tea and orange blossom…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Xcel or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident takes 2 of 3 categories. Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Neptune's Trident is rated 4.36/5 from 210 votes. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neptune's Trident for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Xcel or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident lasts longest (Neptune's Trident 64/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xcel or Neptune's Trident?

Xcel projects furthest (Xcel 75/100, Neptune's Trident 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xcel and Neptune's Trident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Orange Blossom.

Is Xcel or Neptune's Trident better for summer or winter?

Xcel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xcel and Neptune's Trident?

Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Neptune's Trident has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Musk, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood.