Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Grecale

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

3 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #26,201 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 3 of 7 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

A.E.O.M.3/7

Grecale2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

GrecalePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

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

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGrecaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Nutmeg, Clove and Incense. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,201

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGrecaleHigher 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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Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

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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 Grecale?

A.E.O.M. takes 3 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: A.E.O.M. 80/100, Grecale 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: A.E.O.M. 70/100, Grecale 70/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Nutmeg, Clove and Incense.

Is A.E.O.M. or Grecale 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; Grecale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar.