Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Rite Volume I

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #26,901 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rite Volume I

G Parfums

3.6819 votes

Rank #59,386 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

A.E.O.M.4/5

Rite Volume I1/5

Ratings & consensus: A.E.O.M.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: Rite Volume I
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

Rite Volume IG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 54%

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

16%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRite Volume IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

rose53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm 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

Notes

IncenseRoseGuaiac WoodBenzoinLabdanumWoody NotesMuskWhite Cedar Extract

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Rite Volume I, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,901

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,386

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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…

Reviews →

Rite Volume I opens with a sharp burst of smoldering incense and dry cedar. Give it five minutes. Once the initial solvent burn fades, sticky benzoin and dark labdanum spread across the skin like warm resin. A shadowy, velvety rose sits quietly in the middle, keeping the dense guaiac wood from feeling like a dusty lum…

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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 Rite Volume I?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 5 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Rite Volume I is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rite Volume I for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Rite Volume I?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Rite Volume I 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Rite Volume I?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Rite Volume I 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Rite Volume I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.

Is A.E.O.M. or Rite Volume I better for summer or winter?

A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Rite Volume I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A.E.O.M. and Rite Volume I?

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. Rite Volume I features Incense, Rose, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Labdanum.