Fragrance comparison

Xia Xiang vs Plum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

4 wins

Xia Xiang

Revlon

4.41210 votes

Rank #3,173 White FloralWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #6,981 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xia Xiang takes 4 of 7 categories.

Xia Xiang
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Plum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Xia Xiang4/7

Plum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Xia XiangRevlon

PlumMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerXia XiangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerXia XiangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillagePlum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerXia XiangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodChamomileTonka BeanPeachPatchouliplumVanille

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Category winnerPlumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#6,981

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerXia XiangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xia Xiang is an oriental floral fragrance that captures the spirit of the 1980s. It opens with bright citrus notes of tangerine and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and gardenia. The base features a resinous blend of sandalwood and vanilla that lingers on the skin, making it a reliable choice …

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Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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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, Xia Xiang or Plum?

Xia Xiang takes 4 of 7 categories. Xia Xiang is rated 4.41/5 from 210 votes; Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes. Choose Xia Xiang for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xia Xiang or Plum?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Xia Xiang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xia Xiang or Plum?

Plum projects furthest (Plum 66/100, Xia Xiang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xia Xiang and Plum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and African Orange Flower.

Is Xia Xiang or Plum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plum is the stronger pick. For winter, Xia Xiang is the stronger pick. Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xia Xiang and Plum?

Xia Xiang has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Gardenia, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Chamomile and Tonka Bean. Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.