Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Sultan

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

Aphrodite

Ajne

3.504 votes

Rank #55,277 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,231 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sultan
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aphrodite2/4

Sultan2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeAjne

SultanRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 95%

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

447 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAphrodite

SillageAphrodite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value22

Category winnerSultanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

vanilla90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

sweet60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaMyrrhMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose OilBulgarian Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Myrrh and Moroccan Rose. Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by Ajne is a rose-forward amber floral built around multiple rose materials, sweet Madagascar vanilla, and resinous myrrh. It wears plush and warm, with a soft powdery feel as it settles. One wearer noted a familiar, classic character, comparing it to Guerlain Mitsouko. If you enjoy vintage-leaning rose and …

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Royal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…

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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, Aphrodite or Sultan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aphrodite is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Sultan?

They last about the same: Aphrodite 80/100, Sultan 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Sultan?

Aphrodite projects furthest (Aphrodite 67/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Sultan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Myrrh and Moroccan Rose.

Is Aphrodite or Sultan better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear; Sultan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Sultan?

Aphrodite features Madagascar Vanilla, Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose Oil and Bulgarian Rose. Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).