Fragrance comparison

Aquilaria vs Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Aquilaria

Nancy Meiland Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #37,133 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

Aroma Karelia

3.7713 votes

Rank #54,085 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Aquilaria
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aquilaria1/3

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquilaria

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquilariaNancy Meiland Parfums

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)Aroma Karelia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 14%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

31%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

mossy58%

cinnamon44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseBlack TeaSaffronGeraniumJuniper

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossTolu BalsamLabdanumVanillaOudBirch LeafCastoreum

Notes

JuniperCedarCinnamonOakmossCognacGuaiac WoodTobaccoRumCastoreumLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,133

PerfumerNancy Meiland

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,085

PerfumerMaria Strazdas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquilariaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nancy Meiland Parfums Aquilaria is a dry, peppery chypre that balances bright citrus with smoldering, resinous woods. Bergamot and black pepper flash at the start before settling into a deep heart of Turkish rose, black Ceylon tea, and saffron. It wraps up with a warm base of guaiac wood, labdanum, and a subtle touch …

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Aroma Karelia Red is a dry, woody aromatic scent built around juniper, cedar, oakmoss, tobacco and warm spices. The opening likely feels brisk and resinous, then settles into a darker mossy, boozy woods profile with cinnamon, labdanum and smoky guaiac wood adding warmth. This looks best suited to cooler weather and to…

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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, Aquilaria or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Aquilaria is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aquilaria for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquilaria or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

They last about the same: Aquilaria 60/100, Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aquilaria or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) projects furthest (Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) 54/100, Aquilaria 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquilaria and Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Labdanum.

Is Aquilaria or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) better for summer or winter?

Aquilaria suits evening wear; Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquilaria and Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

Aquilaria has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Tea, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum. Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) features Juniper, Cedar, Cinnamon, Oakmoss and Cognac.