Xanaboud
PerfumeheadEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Xanaboud vs. With the Candlestick
Is Xanaboud better than With the Candlestick?
With the Candlestick wears longer on skin, while Xanaboud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Labdanum
woodywarm spicyambermuskyleatherbalsamic
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 Xanaboud and With the Candlestick?
| Xanaboud | With the Candlestick | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Constance Georges-Picot | Laura Oberwetter |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Xanaboud and With the Candlestick smell?
Xanaboud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Patchouli
Amber
Musky
Leather
Fresh Spicy
With the Candlestick
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Balsamic
Cherry
Leather
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Xanaboud and With the Candlestick share?
Top
BergamotOsmanthusRoseJasmine
Cherry wineCinnamon
Heart
CardamomGurjumOudAllspice
Church frankincenseCandle WaxLabdanum
Base
Italian SuedeLabdanumPatchouliVanilla
SmokeMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomAllspice
Cinnamon
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Xanaboud and With the Candlestick work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Xanaboud or With the Candlestick?
| Xanaboud | With the Candlestick | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Xanaboud and With the Candlestick?
It earns attention without demanding it. The oud doesn't shout, it lingers, warm and slightly animalic beneath the florals. Wear it and you'll understand why Perfumehead calls their approach.Xanaboud
This one leans architectural, not sweet. Cherry wine gives it initial body but cinnamon prevents any dessert-like drift. The frankincense and smoke carry the load after the first hour.With the Candlestick
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