Sword Dancer
Haute Fragrance Company HFCEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Sword Dancer vs. X For Men
Is Sword Dancer better than X For Men?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LabdanumBergamotVetiver
woodyaromaticwarm spicyambergreensweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sword Dancer and X For Men?
| Sword Dancer | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2001 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Benoit Bergia | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sword Dancer and X For Men smell?
Sword Dancer
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Green
X For Men
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sword Dancer and X For Men share?
Top
CardamomBergamot
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
Heart
LabdanumRumArtemisia
IrisPaprikaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodFrankincenseBalsam FirVetiver
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
LabdanumFrankincense
StyraxLabdanum
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CinnamonPaprika
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Sword Dancer and X For Men work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sword Dancer or X For Men?
| Sword Dancer | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Sword Dancer and X For Men?
The rum note is the pivot. It keeps the incense and fir from going austere, but doesn't let the sweetness win either. A fragrance built for someone who dresses well without trying too hard.Sword Dancer
X for Men is genuinely expensive, and it smells like it. The cardamom-ginger opening does not apologize for itself, and the vanilla drydown is patient enough to reward those who wait.X For Men
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