Fragrance comparison

Aral Un des Sens vs The Ten Party 1986

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aral Un des Sens

Catherine Lara

4.2638 votes

Rank #41,395 AmberWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

The Ten Party 1986

The Party

4.0013 votes

Rank #51,598 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aral Un des Sens takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aral Un des Sens
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Ten Party 1986
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aral Un des Sens4/4

The Ten Party 19860/4

Ratings & consensus: Aral Un des Sens
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aral Un des Sens
Sillage & projection: Aral Un des Sens
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aral Un des Sens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aral Un des SensCatherine Lara

The Ten Party 1986The Party

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerAral Un des SensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

31%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAral Un des Sens

SillageAral Un des Sens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ClovePetitgrainCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangFirAmberVirginia CedarIncensePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanStyraxMusk

Top

PetitgrainCarawayBergamotLavenderAmalfi LemonTincture of Rose

Heart

JasmineTarragonClove

Base

IncenseHollyVirginia CedarOakMusk

InformationalShared notesClove, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Aral Un des Sens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 23%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,395

PerfumerTechnicoflor

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,598

PerfumerPaolo Borgomanero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAral Un des SensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aral Un des Sens by Catherine Lara brings together zesty citrus and rich resins in a surprisingly easygoing French oriental style. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and bitter petitgrain, instantly warmed by cracked cardamom and sweet clove. Within half an hour, crisp evergreen fir needle an…

Reviews →

The Ten Party 1986 is a classic aromatic spicy fragrance that revives old-school Italian masculinity. It opens with sharp citrus and green lavender, settling into a dry oak and clove core with a subtle undercurrent of smoky incense. This scent is built for formal occasions during crisp autumn evenings.

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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, Aral Un des Sens or The Ten Party 1986?

Aral Un des Sens takes 4 of 4 categories. Aral Un des Sens is rated 4.26/5 from 38 votes; The Ten Party 1986 is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aral Un des Sens for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Ten Party 1986 for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aral Un des Sens or The Ten Party 1986?

Aral Un des Sens lasts longest (Aral Un des Sens 78/100, The Ten Party 1986 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aral Un des Sens or The Ten Party 1986?

Aral Un des Sens projects furthest (Aral Un des Sens 71/100, The Ten Party 1986 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aral Un des Sens and The Ten Party 1986 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Aral Un des Sens or The Ten Party 1986 better for summer or winter?

Aral Un des Sens suits daytime wear; The Ten Party 1986 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aral Un des Sens and The Ten Party 1986?

Aral Un des Sens has top notes of Clove, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Fir, Amber and Virginia Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Styrax. The Ten Party 1986 has top notes of Petitgrain, Caraway, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Tarragon and Clove, a base of Incense, Holly, Virginia Cedar and Oak.