Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Slow Dance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,037 ratings analysed

6 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,545 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Slow Dance

Byredo

3.741,955 votes

Rank #1,888 AmberWoody

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.
Slow Dance
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A.E.O.M.6/7

Slow Dance1/7

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: Slow Dance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Slow DanceByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

35%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,651 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value42

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%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

OpoponaxCognac

Heart

LabdanumVioletGeranium

Base

VanillaPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesCognac, Geranium, Incense and Labdanum. 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

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,545

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,888

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerSlow DanceHigher 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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Slow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…

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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 Slow Dance?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 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 Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Slow Dance?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Slow Dance?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Slow Dance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cognac, Geranium, Incense and Labdanum.

Is A.E.O.M. or Slow Dance 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 Slow Dance?

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. Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense.