Fragrance comparison

Xian vs Amaury Jr.

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Xian

Ormonde Jayne

3.89220 votes

Rank #11,769 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Amaury Jr.

Água de Cheiro

4.502 votes

Rank #59,167 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Xian
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amaury Jr.
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Xian3/4

Amaury Jr.1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Xian
Sillage & projection: Xian
Value for money: Amaury Jr.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XianOrmonde Jayne

Amaury Jr.Água de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

220 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityXian

SillageXian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmaury Jr.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match71%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperNutmeg

Heart

RhubarbCedar

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

Black PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegGinger

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer68

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,769

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#59,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Jayne Xian opens with a sharp flash of black pepper and freshly cracked nutmeg before settling into crisp rhubarb and dry cedar. A quiet base of sandalwood and clean musk hugs the skin for hours. It suits cool autumn mornings and calm office environments where subtle, airy spice feels natural.

Reviews →

Amaury Jr. by Água de Cheiro is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of black pepper and bergamot. It suits daily wear, especially during warmer spring days when the citrus and ginger notes provide a sharp, clean boost. It is a reliable choice for men who prefer a professional, grou…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Xian or Amaury Jr.?

Xian takes 3 of 4 categories. Xian is rated 3.89/5 from 220 votes; Amaury Jr. is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Xian for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amaury Jr. for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xian or Amaury Jr.?

Xian lasts longest (Xian 66/100, Amaury Jr. 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xian or Amaury Jr.?

Xian projects furthest (Xian 56/100, Amaury Jr. 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xian and Amaury Jr. smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk.

Is Xian or Amaury Jr. better for summer or winter?

Xian suits daytime wear; Amaury Jr. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xian and Amaury Jr.?

Xian has top notes of Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rhubarb and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Amaury Jr. has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.