Fragrance comparison

500 vs Ayu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

1 wins

500

ScentBar

4.2650 votes

Rank #33,227 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Ayu

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #54,865 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

500 takes 1 of 1 categories.

500
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ayu
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

5001/1

Ayu0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 500

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

500ScentBar

AyuScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

green74%

white floral65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaHoneysuckle

Heart

RoseOpoponax

Base

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Top

WatermelonMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemonMint

Heart

LavenderSea NotesNeroliMyrtleCyclamenMimosaGingerGrass

Base

Brazilian RosewoodBlack CurrantHeliotropePatchouliCorianderVanilaGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,227

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,865

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner500Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

500 by ScentBar is a floral fruity composition that finds balance in crisp, green nuances. It starts with the herbal touch of artemisia and sweet honeysuckle before moving into a floral heart of rose and resinous opoponax. For daily wear in mild spring weather, this fragrance offers an easygoing, modern presence that …

Reviews →

Ayu by Scents and Style is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant opening of watermelon and mint. It feels crisp and energetic, making it an ideal companion for hot summer afternoons or casual daytime outings where you want a clean, aquatic presence that does not overpower your surroundings.

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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, 500 or Ayu?

500 takes 1 of 1 categories. 500 is rated 4.26/5 from 50 votes; Ayu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 500 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ayu for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do 500 and Ayu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Black Currant.

Is 500 or Ayu better for summer or winter?

500 suits daytime wear; Ayu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 500 and Ayu?

500 has top notes of Artemisia and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Rose and Opoponax, a base of Black Currant and Green Tea. Ayu has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Neroli and Myrtle, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Patchouli.