Fragrance comparison

Aramis Cool vs Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aramis Cool

Aramis

3.8635 votes

Rank #30,177 WoodyCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Woman

Sergio Nero

3.5413 votes

Rank #53,180 VanillaFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis Cool takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aramis Cool
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Woman
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aramis Cool3/4

Woman1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis CoolAramis

WomanSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

3.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

Category winnerAramis CoolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

0%Love

77%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAramis Cool

SillageWoman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

rum65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

vanilla100%

floral92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RumJuniper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

ApricotPeonyJuniperRoseFreesiaOzonic notesSea Notes

Base

VanillaIncensePatchouliMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAramis CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Cool opens with bright bergamot and mandarin, then quickly shows its unusual signature, a dry boozy mix of cognac, rum, and juniper over sandalwood, patchouli, and musk. It smells crisp at first, then warmer and woodier as it settles. This suits someone who likes classic masculine structure with a slightly offb…

Reviews →

Woman by Sergio Nero is a floral fruity fragrance launched in 2003. It opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a heart defined by peony and freesia. Hints of sea notes and ozonic air give it a breezy quality, while a base of vanilla and musk adds subtle warmth for casual daytime wear.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aramis Cool or Woman?

Aramis Cool takes 3 of 4 categories. Aramis Cool is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Woman is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aramis Cool for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Woman for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Cool or Woman?

Aramis Cool lasts longest (Aramis Cool 65/100, Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Cool or Woman?

Woman projects furthest (Woman 72/100, Aramis Cool 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Cool and Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Sandalwood.

Is Aramis Cool or Woman better for summer or winter?

Aramis Cool suits daytime wear; Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Cool and Woman?

Aramis Cool has top notes of Cognac, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rum and Juniper, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Woman has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Peony, Juniper and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Patchouli and Musk.