Fragrance comparison

Aperotos Eros vs Sacred Scarab

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,017 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aperotos Eros

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.836 votes

Rank #49,705 AromaticAmber

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred Scarab

Zoologist Perfumes

3.841,011 votes

Rank #1,395 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aperotos Eros takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aperotos Eros
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred Scarab
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aperotos Eros2/3

Sacred Scarab1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aperotos Eros
Sillage & projection: Aperotos Eros
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sacred Scarab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aperotos ErosBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Sacred ScarabZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

3.84/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

800 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAperotos Eros

SillageAperotos Eros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

musky84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

balsamic77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumBergamotBenzoinMuskMassoiaMyrrhAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCivetLemon

Heart

LotusPlumRed Wine

Base

MyrrhIncenseBenzoinMuskOakmossAmberLabdanumStyrax

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Musk and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men15

Unisex62

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,395

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerSacred ScarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aperotos Eros reads as a green, resinous incense scent with a bright bergamot lift at the top and a musky amber base underneath. The strongest wearer impression points straight to Nag Champa, which fits the blend of fir, myrrh, benzoin and soft musk. It feels more like an aromatic perfume oil for someone who enjoys ri…

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Sacred Scarab opens with a bright, sparkling burst of aldehydes, lemon, and civet, then settles into a richer core of plum, red wine, florals, and smoky resins. It feels vintage in style, warm, textured, and a little dramatic. This is a better fit for someone who enjoys classic perfume structure, animalic touches, and…

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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, Aperotos Eros or Sacred Scarab?

Aperotos Eros takes 2 of 3 categories. Aperotos Eros is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Sacred Scarab is rated 3.84/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Aperotos Eros for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred Scarab for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aperotos Eros or Sacred Scarab?

Aperotos Eros lasts longest (Aperotos Eros 100/100, Sacred Scarab 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aperotos Eros or Sacred Scarab?

Aperotos Eros projects furthest (Aperotos Eros 88/100, Sacred Scarab 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aperotos Eros and Sacred Scarab smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Musk and Myrrh.

Is Aperotos Eros or Sacred Scarab better for summer or winter?

Aperotos Eros suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aperotos Eros and Sacred Scarab?

Aperotos Eros features Galbanum, Bergamot, Benzoin, Musk and Massoia. Sacred Scarab has top notes of Aldehydes, Civet and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Plum and Red Wine, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Benzoin and Musk.