Fragrance comparison

Arborist vs Evolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 213 ratings analysed

Arborist

Jorum Studio

3.72212 votes

Rank #33,218 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arborist
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arborist1/4

Evolution3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArboristJorum Studio

EvolutionAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

212 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronMyrrhLabdanumFirNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)SpruceMaltPapyrusLichenHoneyQuinceBurdock

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Quince. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex40

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,218

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArboristHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arborist by Jorum Studio captures the scent of a damp Scottish woodland. It opens with sticky fir resin and sweet honey, settling into dry papyrus and worked leather on the skin. This unisex blend suits crisp autumn days when you wear flannel or heavy wool coats. It is an earthy choice for those who prefer rugged, out…

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Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arborist or Evolution?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories. Arborist is rated 3.72/5 from 212 votes; Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arborist for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arborist or Evolution?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Arborist 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arborist or Evolution?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 75/100, Arborist 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arborist and Evolution smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron and Quince.

Is Arborist or Evolution better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arborist and Evolution?

Arborist features Saffron, Myrrh, Labdanum, Fir and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi). Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch.