Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Evolution

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 288 ratings analysed

4 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,388 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Evolution

Rocawear

3.84206 votes

Rank #5,060 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 7 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Evolution
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A.E.O.M.4/7

Evolution3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

EvolutionRocawear

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.84/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

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

42%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerEvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

tropical61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

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

RumMangoRhuburbBergamot

Heart

IncenseNutmegCoffee

Base

Tonka BeanAmberWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Bergamot, Nutmeg 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

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men89

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,388

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerEvolutionHigher 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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Evolution by Rocawear is a warm, oriental-woody scent that centers on a boozy rum and fruity mango opening. It leans into a spicy heart of incense, nutmeg, and coffee, grounded by a sweet base of tonka bean and amber. Designed for the cooler months, this fragrance offers a casual, comforting profile perfect for autumn…

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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 Evolution?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Evolution is rated 3.84/5 from 206 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Evolution for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Evolution?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Evolution 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Evolution?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Evolution 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Evolution smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Incense.

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

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

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

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. Evolution has top notes of Rum, Mango, Rhuburb and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg and Coffee, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Musk.