Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Ilanguara

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

6 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,601 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ilanguara

Phaedon

3.8268 votes

Rank #19,325 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 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.
Ilanguara
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A.E.O.M.6/7

Ilanguara1/7

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: A.E.O.M.
Versatility: A.E.O.M.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilanguara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

IlanguaraPhaedon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.82/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 21%Had 13%Want 67%

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

28%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value30

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Ylang-YlangLemon

Heart

AlmondBenzoinCopaiba balmGurjan balsamIncense

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. 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

Spring59

Summer32

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night63

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men11

Unisex39

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,601

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,325

PerfumerGerard Bertrand

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerIlanguaraHigher 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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Phaedon Ilanguara opens with heavy benzoin resins and sweet ylang ylang over a powdery almond backdrop. Built around dense balsamic woods, the fragrance shifts into a dark vanilla base grounded by cedar and guaiac wood. It sits best in crisp fall air when cool breezes keep its thick, edible amber sweetness from feelin…

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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 Ilanguara?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Ilanguara is rated 3.82/5 from 68 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 Ilanguara for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Ilanguara 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Ilanguara 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

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

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

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

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. Ilanguara has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lemon, heart notes of Almond, Benzoin, Copaiba balm and Gurjan balsam, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Cedar.