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Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition vs Lima

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Lima

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition3/4
Lima1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Sillage & projection
Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Value for money
Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aramis Classic Anniversary EditionAramis
LimaRaydan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 6%Had 9%Want 85%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

SillageAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value38
Category winnerAramis Classic Anniversary EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
iris61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MyrrhAldehydesBergamotCloverArtemisiaGardeniaThyme
Heart
OrrisCardamomPatchouliSageJasmine
Base
LeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverCoconutMossMusk
Top
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Patchouli, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition keeps the original Aramis DNA intact, a dry leather chypre with amber warmth, herbs, moss and a powdery iris touch. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a firm, old-school masculine base. This is for shoppers who enjoy traditional leather fragrances with presence. It usuall…

Reviews →

Lima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Lima?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Lima?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition lasts longest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 76/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Lima?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition projects furthest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 78/100, Lima 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Lima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Patchouli, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Lima better for summer or winter?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition suits evening wear; Lima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Lima?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition has top notes of Myrrh, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Clover, heart notes of Orris, Cardamom, Patchouli and Sage, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes.

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