Fragrance comparison

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition vs Sillage X

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Aramis

4.008 votes

Rank #52,627 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition2/4

Sillage X2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis Classic Anniversary EditionAramis

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 9%Want 85%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

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

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

SillageAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSillage XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrrhAldehydesBergamotCloverArtemisiaGardeniaThyme

Heart

OrrisCardamomPatchouliSageJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverCoconutMossMusk

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSillage XHigher 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…

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Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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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 Classic Anniversary Edition or Sillage X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Sillage X?

They last about the same: Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 76/100, Sillage X 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Sillage X?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition projects furthest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 78/100, Sillage X 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Sillage X smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Sillage X better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Sillage X?

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. Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.