Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Bois Tabac Virginia

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #28,355 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Tabac Virginia

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.7377 votes

Rank #15,542 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois Tabac Virginia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A.E.O.M.5/7

Bois Tabac Virginia2/7

Ratings & consensus: A.E.O.M.
Community sentiment: A.E.O.M.
Longevity: A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: Bois Tabac Virginia
Versatility: A.E.O.M.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Tabac Virginia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Bois Tabac VirginiaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.73/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

31%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value54

Category winnerBois Tabac VirginiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

Top1 hour

LavenderGeraniumSage

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverLabdanumYlang-YlangPetitgrain

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouliIncenseAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Ylang-Ylang, Incense and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Bois Tabac Virginia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men58

Unisex38

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,355

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,542

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBois Tabac VirginiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated pr…

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Bois Tabac Virginia is an aromatic woody fragrance shaped by crisp herbs and dry forest elements. It opens with an invigorating burst of French lavender, herbal sage, and peppery geranium. As the initial freshness settles, earthy vetiver and dark patchouli emerge alongside the warm balsamic resin of labdanum. Smoked w…

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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, A.E.O.M. or Bois Tabac Virginia?

A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Bois Tabac Virginia is rated 3.73/5 from 77 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois Tabac Virginia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Bois Tabac Virginia?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Bois Tabac Virginia?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Bois Tabac Virginia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Incense and Labdanum.

Is A.E.O.M. or Bois Tabac Virginia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Tabac Virginia is the stronger pick. For winter, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Bois Tabac Virginia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A.E.O.M. and Bois Tabac Virginia?

A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Bois Tabac Virginia has top notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, heart notes of Vetiver, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Petitgrain, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Incense and Ambergris.