Fragrance comparison

Arcanum vs Aurum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Arcanum

Incarna parfums

4.1763 votes

Rank #9,985 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Aurum

Sentire

5.009 votes

Rank #35,355 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Arcanum2/4

Aurum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArcanumIncarna parfums

AurumSentire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageArcanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

sweet80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

fruity50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacPlumRose

Heart

TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond

Base

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

RumCognacDatesCinnamon

Heart

Dried FruitsHoneyPlumTobaccoBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinTolu BalsamPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCognac, Plum, Tobacco and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer4

Fall100

Winter79

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer14

Fall71

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex70

Women22

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,985

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#35,355

PerfumerNata Dyshliuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArcanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…

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Aurum by Sentire opens with a heavy splash of rum and cognac poured over sticky, sweet dates. It wraps the wearer in a dense cloak of honeyed tobacco, cinnamon, and warm resins, making it a comforting choice for cold winter nights spent indoors or out.

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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, Arcanum or Aurum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes; Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aurum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arcanum or Aurum?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 90/100, Arcanum 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arcanum or Aurum?

Arcanum projects furthest (Arcanum 71/100, Aurum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arcanum and Aurum smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Plum, Tobacco and Honey.

Is Arcanum or Aurum better for summer or winter?

Arcanum suits evening wear; Aurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arcanum and Aurum?

Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh. Aurum has top notes of Rum, Cognac, Dates and Cinnamon, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Honey, Plum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin.