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Xian vs Homem Aurum Intenso

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

Updated 237 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Aurum Intenso takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Xian

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Homem Aurum Intenso

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Xian2/5
Homem Aurum Intenso3/5
Ratings & consensus
Homem Aurum Intenso
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Xian
Sillage & projection
Homem Aurum Intenso
Value for money
Homem Aurum Intenso
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
Homem Aurum IntensoNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%
Category winnerHomem Aurum IntensoRating 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

47%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityXian

SillageHomem Aurum Intenso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value92
Category winnerHomem Aurum IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
powdery83%
musky74%
warm spicy65%
aromatic56%
amber100%
fresh spicy90%
leather80%
animalic70%
warm spicy60%
woody50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

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 PepperNutmegBergamot
Heart
LeatherCedarVetiver
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
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–
Spring56
Summer22
Fall67
Winter100
Day30
Night100
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#47,177

PerfumerVerônica Kato

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.

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Homem Aurum Intenso by Natura brings a bold, spicy character to your collection. It centers on a rugged leather and amber blend, tempered by black pepper and nutmeg for a punchy start. This is a solid choice for men who prefer a warm, spice-forward scent for cool evening outings or formal winter gatherings.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Xian or Homem Aurum Intenso?

Homem Aurum Intenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Xian is rated 3.89/5 from 220 votes; Homem Aurum Intenso is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Xian for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Homem Aurum Intenso for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Xian or Homem Aurum Intenso?

They last about the same: Xian 66/100, Homem Aurum Intenso 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Xian or Homem Aurum Intenso?

Homem Aurum Intenso projects furthest (Homem Aurum Intenso 75/100, Xian 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xian and Homem Aurum Intenso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk.

Is Xian or Homem Aurum Intenso better for summer or winter?

Xian suits daytime wear; Homem Aurum Intenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xian and Homem Aurum Intenso?

Xian has top notes of Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rhubarb and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Homem Aurum Intenso has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

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