Fragrance comparison

Aramis vs UR ± Silk 19

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,041 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #613 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

UR ± Silk 19

UERMI · 2018

4.3531 votes

Rank #32,065 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
UR ± Silk 19
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aramis4/7

UR ± Silk 193/7

Ratings & consensus: UR ± Silk 19
Community sentiment: UR ± Silk 19
Longevity: Aramis
Sillage & projection: Aramis
Value for money: Aramis
Versatility: UR ± Silk 19
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aramis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AramisAramis

UR ± Silk 19UERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Rating 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

45%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

green77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Notes

Fig NectarWhite TeaCedarJasmineOrris RootVetiverCardamomMuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall75

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#613

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#32,065

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews4

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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UERMI UR ± Silk 19 translates the smooth texture of fine nineteen momme silk into an understated skin scent. The first spray releases a brief burst of sharp perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. Fresh bergamot and milky fig nectar emerge quickly, smelling brisk rather than syrupy. Clean white tea and powdery orris ro…

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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 UR ± Silk 19?

Aramis takes 4 of 7 categories. Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes; UR ± Silk 19 is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose UR ± Silk 19 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis or UR ± Silk 19?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, UR ± Silk 19 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis or UR ± Silk 19?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, UR ± Silk 19 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis and UR ± Silk 19 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root.

Is Aramis or UR ± Silk 19 better for summer or winter?

For summer, UR ± Silk 19 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis is the stronger pick. UR ± Silk 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis and UR ± Silk 19?

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. UR ± Silk 19 features Fig Nectar, White Tea, Cedar, Jasmine and Orris Root.