ARA(GON) vs Chemystery
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ARA(GON) takes 4 of 7 categories.
ARA(GON)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ChemysteryChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ARA(GON)4/7
Chemystery3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- ARA(GON)
- Community sentiment
- Chemystery
- Longevity
- ARA(GON)
- Sillage & projection
- ARA(GON)
- Value for money
- Chemystery
- Versatility
- ARA(GON)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chemystery
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARA(GON)MalloChemysteryAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
3.77/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%
Category winnerARA(GON)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate
31 votes
16%Love
64%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
Category winnerChemysteryMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARA(GON)
SillageARA(GON)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChemysteryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
woody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
vanilla50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CardamomGrapefruitNutmegMandarin OrangeBasil
Heart
LavenderCypressThyme
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Thyme and Cypress. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer92
Fall60
Winter16
Day100
Night33
Category winnerARA(GON)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,454
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#27,360
PerfumerNazir Ajmal
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerChemysteryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…
Reviews →Ajmal Chemystery is a woody aromatic fougere built around citrus, herbs and soft woods. It opens bright and spicy with grapefruit, mandarin and cardamom, then settles into a clean lavender heart with thyme and cypress. The dry down turns smoother and slightly sweet, with sandalwood, cedar, tonka and a touch of vanilla…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, ARA(GON) or Chemystery?
ARA(GON) takes 4 of 7 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Chemystery is rated 3.77/5 from 74 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chemystery for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or Chemystery?
ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Chemystery 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Chemystery?
ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Chemystery 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARA(GON) and Chemystery smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Thyme and Cypress.
Is ARA(GON) or Chemystery better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chemystery is the stronger pick. For winter, ARA(GON) is the stronger pick. ARA(GON) suits daytime wear; Chemystery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARA(GON) and Chemystery?
ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. Chemystery has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.
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