Fragrance comparison

Aramis vs Ashes

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,056 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #631 AromaticWoody

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Ashes

Clandestine Laboratories

4.2046 votes

Rank #21,113 GreenEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ashes
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aramis4/7

Ashes3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AramisAramis

AshesClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerAshesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

4,229 votes

61%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerAshesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

green100%

earthy86%

white floral72%

floral58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Notes

Earthy NotesGreen GrassGardeniaCloverJasmineHaitian VetiverWhite MuskOlibanumPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClover, Gardenia, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ashes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall65

Winter30

Day100

Night56

Category winnerAshesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men10

Unisex67

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#631

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#21,113

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…

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Ashes by Clandestine Laboratories turns the concept of renewal into an earthy, green scent with a fresh white floral heart. Formulated by perfumer Mark Sage, the fragrance begins with the vivid atmosphere of wet earth, green grass, and wild clover after a sudden spring downpour. Rather than delivering a dense, smoky a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aramis or Ashes?

Aramis takes 4 of 7 categories. Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes; Ashes is rated 4.20/5 from 46 votes. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ashes for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis or Ashes?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Ashes 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis or Ashes?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Ashes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis and Ashes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Clover, Gardenia, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Aramis or Ashes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ashes is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis is the stronger pick. Ashes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis and Ashes?

Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Ashes features Earthy Notes, Green Grass, Gardenia, Clover and Jasmine.