Fragrance comparison

XII vs Pandora #12

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

XII

Panouge

4.333 votes

Rank #54,137 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Pandora #12

Pandora

4.002 votes

Rank #57,256 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XII takes 3 of 4 categories.

XII
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pandora #12
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

XII3/4

Pandora #121/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: XII
Sillage & projection: XII
Value for money: Pandora #12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XII

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XIIPanouge

Pandora #12Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityXII

SillageXII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPandora #12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

nutty69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

tropical61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoOrangeTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

HazelnutPeachPineapple

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberVanillaPrecious WoodsMusk

Top

PeachMangoPineappleMelon

Heart

Green NotesFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Peach, Pineapple and Vanilla. Durations are only published for XII, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 22%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panouge XII opens with an immediate flash of pulpy mango, sweet tangerine, and sun-ripened orange that feels vibrant rather than synthetic. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens, an unexpected roasted hazelnut and velvety peach core emerges, grounding the juicy fruitiness with comforting warmth. The d…

Reviews →

Pandora #12 opens with a bright burst of juicy peach, tropical mango, and fresh pineapple that immediately creates a sunny daytime mood. As the initial fruitiness settles after twenty minutes, soft freesia and damp green notes balance the sweetness, keeping the blend crisp rather than syrupy. The dry-down relies on li…

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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, XII or Pandora #12?

XII takes 3 of 4 categories. XII is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Pandora #12 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose XII for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pandora #12 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, XII or Pandora #12?

XII lasts longest (XII 60/100, Pandora #12 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XII or Pandora #12?

XII projects furthest (XII 58/100, Pandora #12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XII and Pandora #12 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Peach, Pineapple and Vanilla.

Is XII or Pandora #12 better for summer or winter?

XII suits daytime wear; Pandora #12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in XII and Pandora #12?

XII has top notes of Mango, Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Hazelnut, Peach and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Precious Woods and Musk. Pandora #12 has top notes of Peach, Mango, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Green Notes, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.