Fragrance comparison

Xian vs Meninos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

3 wins

Xian

Ormonde Jayne

3.89220 votes

Rank #11,769 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Meninos

Natura

4.4821 votes

Rank #42,071 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xian takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Xian3/5

Meninos2/5

Ratings & consensus: Meninos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Xian
Sillage & projection: Xian
Value for money: Meninos
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

MeninosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

Category winnerMeninosRating 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

52%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityXian

SillageXian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMeninosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

rose77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

BasilGingerBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

PearTea RosePeach

Base

BambooMuskSandalwoodCedar

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

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,769

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#42,071

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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Meninos by Natura is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and modern for everyday wear. Opening with a zesty burst of basil and ginger, it settles into a smooth heart of pear and tea rose. The base of bamboo and cedar creates a clean finish. It is a reliable choice for spring days in the office or casual weekend ou…

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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, Xian or Meninos?

Xian takes 3 of 5 categories. Xian is rated 3.89/5 from 220 votes; Meninos is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Xian for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Meninos for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xian or Meninos?

Xian lasts longest (Xian 66/100, Meninos 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xian or Meninos?

Xian projects furthest (Xian 56/100, Meninos 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xian and Meninos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk.

Is Xian or Meninos better for summer or winter?

Xian suits daytime wear; Meninos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xian and Meninos?

Xian has top notes of Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rhubarb and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Meninos has top notes of Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pear, Tea Rose and Peach, a base of Bamboo, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.