Fragrance comparison

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis vs The Key

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis

Caron

4.24471 votes

Rank #4,229 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

The Key

Navitus Parfums

4.0361 votes

Rank #11,685 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Key
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis4/7

The Key3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis
Community sentiment: Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis
Longevity: The Key
Sillage & projection: The Key
Value for money: Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis
Versatility: The Key
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aimez Moi Comme Je SuisCaron

The KeyNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

Category winnerAimez Moi Comme Je SuisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

48%Love

23%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAimez Moi Comme Je SuisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Key

SillageThe Key

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAimez Moi Comme Je SuisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

nutty92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutHaitian Vetiver

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanTobacco

Top

GrapefruitSicilian BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

GingerGin

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring82

Summer100

Fall38

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KeyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex24

Women4

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 8%

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,229

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#11,685

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAimez Moi Comme Je SuisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis is a modern woody fragrance for men built around an unexpected pairing of roasted hazelnut and earthy Haitian vetiver. The opening hits fast. A sharp flash of tangy grapefruit and fresh grated ginger cuts through the initial alcohol lift before easing into the heart. Within twenty minutes…

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The Key opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot, and Sicilian Lemon that wakes up the senses immediately. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a cool middle of Ginger and Gin takes over, giving the heart a fizzy, tonic quality. The dry-down gradually shifts to Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood, anchor…

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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, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis or The Key?

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis takes 4 of 7 categories. Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis is rated 4.24/5 from 471 votes; The Key is rated 4.03/5 from 61 votes. Choose Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Key for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis or The Key?

The Key lasts longest (The Key 66/100, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis or The Key?

The Key projects furthest (The Key 58/100, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis and The Key smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis or The Key better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Key is the stronger pick. For winter, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis is the stronger pick. Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis suits daytime wear; The Key suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis and The Key?

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis has top notes of Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean and Tobacco. The Key has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Ginger and Gin, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.