Fragrance comparison

Aramis vs Barakat

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5,026 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #607 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Barakat

Thera Cosméticos

4.0016 votes

Rank #48,645 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Barakat
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aramis5/5

Barakat0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AramisAramis

BarakatThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerAramisRating 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

44%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Top

GingerThymeGreen Notes

Heart

VanillaLeatherLiquorCinammon

Base

MyrrhSugarCedar

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Thyme and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#607

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#48,645

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Thera Cosméticos Barakat opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and crushed thyme before dipping into a rich heart of sweet liquor, cinnamon, and dark leather. As the initial herbal prickle settles, a heavy dose of vanilla and caramelized sugar wraps around a smoky myrrh base. The scent feels warm, sweet, and modera…

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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, Aramis or Barakat?

Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories. Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes; Barakat is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Barakat for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis or Barakat?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Barakat 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis or Barakat?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Barakat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis and Barakat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Thyme and Leather.

Is Aramis or Barakat better for summer or winter?

Barakat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis and Barakat?

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. Barakat has top notes of Ginger, Thyme and Green Notes, heart notes of Vanilla, Leather, Liquor and Cinammon, a base of Myrrh, Sugar and Cedar.