Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Mink

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

2 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,601 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mink

INVERSO PROFUMI

4.605 votes

Rank #35,451 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 2 of 4 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mink
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A.E.O.M.2/4

Mink1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mink
Value for money: A.E.O.M.
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

MinkINVERSO PROFUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

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

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

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%

amber100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

CorianderBergamotCognacPear

Heart

CamelliaCarrotHoneyCloveRoseMint

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinIncenseAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCognac, Bergamot, Clove and Rose. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,601

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Mink by INVERSO PROFUMI is a unisex fragrance that balances gourmand sweetness with aromatic depth. It features a bright opening of cognac and pear, settling into a heart of honey and clove, before resting on a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a skin-focused, comforting scent ideal for everyday wear in coole…

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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 Mink?

A.E.O.M. takes 2 of 4 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Mink is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mink for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Mink projects furthest (Mink 75/100, A.E.O.M. 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Bergamot, Clove and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Mink has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Cognac and Pear, heart notes of Camellia, Carrot, Honey and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Incense.