Fragrance comparison

Xcel vs Turbulent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,685 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Turbulent

Nick Ricardo Collection

4.2512 votes

Rank #35,245 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turbulent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turbulent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Xcel1/3

Turbulent2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XcelWomo

TurbulentNick Ricardo Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTurbulent

SillageXcel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

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%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

PatchouliAmberVanillaBergamotMyrrh

Heart

LabdanumTonka BeanGeraniumOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

SandalwoodMuskLeatherSaffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Labdanum. 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTurbulentHigher 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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Turbulent by Nick Ricardo Collection is a bold oriental floral fragrance for both men and women. It opens with bright patchouli and warm amber, settling into a heart of labdanum, tonka bean, and geranium. The base leaves a lasting impression with sandalwood, leather, and saffron. It works best as an autumn evening sce…

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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 Turbulent?

Turbulent takes 2 of 3 categories. Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Turbulent is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turbulent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xcel or Turbulent?

Turbulent lasts longest (Turbulent 63/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xcel or Turbulent?

Xcel projects furthest (Xcel 75/100, Turbulent 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xcel and Turbulent smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Labdanum.

Is Xcel or Turbulent better for summer or winter?

Xcel suits daytime wear; Turbulent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xcel and Turbulent?

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. Turbulent has top notes of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Leather and Saffron.