Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Serenity

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

6 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #26,201 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Serenity

Pure Sense

3.5084 votes

Rank #17,259 SweetFruity

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.
Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A.E.O.M.6/7

Serenity1/7

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: Serenity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

SerenityPure Sense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

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

25%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

84 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value46

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%

fruity92%

coconut84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and aromatic

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

MintPomeloDavanaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MarzipanDried FruitsPlumWild BerriesPinot Noir grapesCinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutTonka BeanSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesDavana, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring33

Summer37

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night81

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Casual 36%Date 28%Work 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,201

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,259

PerfumerAlexander Yashin

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSerenityHigher 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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Pure Sense Serenity offers a curious and comforting twist on modern gourmand perfumery. The fragrance starts with an unexpected splash of cool garden mint, bright bergamot, and slightly bitter pomelo peel. That herbal zest keeps the scent from becoming overly cloying. Soon, a rich heart of crushed marzipan, sweet drie…

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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 Serenity?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Serenity is rated 3.50/5 from 84 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 Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Serenity 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Serenity 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Davana, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

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

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

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

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. Serenity has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Marzipan, Dried Fruits, Plum and Wild Berries, a base of Coconut, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Incense.