Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Deep Incense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

3 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,601 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Deep Incense

Hawk Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #75,694 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 3 of 4 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Deep Incense
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

A.E.O.M.3/4

Deep Incense1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Deep IncenseHawk Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDeep IncenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

soft spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

vanilla42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

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

Top

Pink PepperOsmanthusBergamotApricot

Heart

Clary SageCinnamonIncenseDavana

Base

AmberBenzoinPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesDavana, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,601

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,694

PerfumerGuillaume Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Higher 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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Deep Incense by Hawk Perfumes takes the mystery out of resinous perfumes by serving up a smooth, friendly blend of sweet fruit, kitchen spices, and warm sap woods. It opens with a juicy splash of ripe apricot and bright bergamot dusted with a pinch of pink pepper. As it settles, smoky incense mixes with cozy cinnamon,…

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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 lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Deep Incense?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Deep Incense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Deep Incense?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Deep Incense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Deep Incense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Davana, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is A.E.O.M. or Deep Incense better for summer or winter?

A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Deep Incense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A.E.O.M. and Deep Incense?

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. Deep Incense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Incense and Davana, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.