Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Formentera

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #26,478 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,355 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

A.E.O.M.1/4

Formentera3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: Formentera
Value for money: Formentera
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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Geranium and Incense. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,478

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,355

PerfumerNot listed

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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Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A.E.O.M. or Formentera?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

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

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

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

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

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

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Geranium and Incense.

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

A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver.