Fragrance comparison

Adoration (Milan) vs Aries

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

5 wins

Adoration (Milan)

DSH Perfumes · 2013

4.0010 votes

Rank #43,367 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adoration (Milan) takes 5 of 5 categories.

Adoration (Milan)
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adoration (Milan)5/5

Aries0/5

Ratings & consensus: Adoration (Milan)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adoration (Milan)
Sillage & projection: Adoration (Milan)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Adoration (Milan)
Fragranxe ranking: Adoration (Milan)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adoration (Milan)DSH Perfumes

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerAdoration (Milan)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAdoration (Milan)

SillageAdoration (Milan)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

green61%

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAngelica

Heart2-4 hrs

Brazilian RosewoodRed RoseBulgarian RoseImmortelleLily

Base6-8+ hrs

OlibanumMyrrhAtlas CedarLabdanumAustralian SandalwoodIncenseVanilla Absolute

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodOlibanumBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAdoration (Milan)Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 35%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,367

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2013

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAdoration (Milan)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adoration (Milan) by DSH Perfumes opens with a sharp snap of bitter green galbanum and herbal angelica that cuts cleanly through the room. Give it five minutes. The biting solvent edge softens quickly into an antique floral heart of velvety Bulgarian rose, dry immortelle, and Brazilian rosewood. Golden labdanum, smoky…

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Aries by Demeter Fragrance cuts straight to a clean, resinous heart without drowning you in heavy spice. Fresh bergamot flashes brightly in the first five minutes, shedding any bitter sting before settling into smooth Brazilian rosewood. Golden amber and frankincense-like olibanum carry the drydown, creating a warm, a…

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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, Adoration (Milan) or Aries?

Adoration (Milan) takes 5 of 5 categories. Adoration (Milan) is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Adoration (Milan) for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adoration (Milan) or Aries?

Adoration (Milan) lasts longest (Adoration (Milan) 80/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adoration (Milan) or Aries?

Adoration (Milan) projects furthest (Adoration (Milan) 75/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adoration (Milan) and Aries smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood and Olibanum.

Is Adoration (Milan) or Aries better for summer or winter?

Adoration (Milan) suits evening wear; Aries suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adoration (Milan) and Aries?

Adoration (Milan) has top notes of Galbanum and Angelica, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Red Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Immortelle, a base of Olibanum, Myrrh, Atlas Cedar and Labdanum. Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber.