Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Layla

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 250 ratings analysed

5 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,601 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Layla

Kemi Blending Magic

4.01168 votes

Rank #30,474 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Layla
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

A.E.O.M.5/7

Layla1/7

Ratings & consensus: Layla
Community sentiment: Tie
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: 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

LaylaKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

4.01/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerLaylaRating 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

43%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

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%

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

NutmegClove

Heart

Ylang-YlangCedar

Base

Sweet NotesVanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar. 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

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,601

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,474

PerfumerChris Maurice

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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Layla opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg and crushed clove, creating an immediate blast of dry spice. Within ten minutes, lush ylang-ylang and clean cedar soften the top notes, adding a creamy yellow floral body. As the scent settles on skin, rich vanilla and dense amber take over the composition alongside dark patcho…

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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 Layla?

A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Layla is rated 4.01/5 from 168 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Layla for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

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

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Layla 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Layla 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar.

Is A.E.O.M. or Layla 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 Layla?

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. Layla has top notes of Nutmeg and Clove, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.