Fragrance comparison

Arete vs The Holy Prophet Elijah

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arete

Gritti

4.2563 votes

Rank #13,087 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

The Holy Prophet Elijah

Phronema Perfumes

4.3816 votes

Rank #41,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arete takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arete
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Holy Prophet Elijah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arete3/5

The Holy Prophet Elijah2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Holy Prophet Elijah
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Holy Prophet Elijah
Sillage & projection: Arete
Value for money: Arete
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AreteGritti

The Holy Prophet ElijahPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 60%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%

Category winnerThe Holy Prophet ElijahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityThe Holy Prophet Elijah

SillageArete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAreteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

whiskey69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LabdanumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherWhiskey

Base7 to 10 hours

Guaiac WoodPatchouliStyraxSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanHaitian VetiverMusk

Notes

CastoreumRosemaryAtlas CedarCardamomAgarwoodAmbergrisOrrisMyrrhLabdanumThymeNutmegPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Arete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day95

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,720

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAreteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arete by Gritti is a warm, resinous leather fragrance that merges boozy depth with rich spices and woods. It opens with an immediate burst of aromatic cardamom, sharp bergamot, sweet cinnamon, and sticky labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, a robust heart of worn leather and peaty whiskey takes over, giving the…

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The Holy Prophet Elijah by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, unisex composition centered on regal Thai King Agarwood. Launched in 2024, it combines ancient resins, smoky birch tar, and spicy black cumin for an intense, spiritual experience. Perfect for cold evenings or contemplative autumn days, this scent offers depth and…

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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, Arete or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

Arete takes 3 of 5 categories. Arete is rated 4.25/5 from 63 votes; The Holy Prophet Elijah is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Arete for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Holy Prophet Elijah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arete or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

They last about the same: The Holy Prophet Elijah 82/100, Arete 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arete or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

Arete projects furthest (Arete 68/100, The Holy Prophet Elijah 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arete and The Holy Prophet Elijah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Arete or The Holy Prophet Elijah better for summer or winter?

Arete suits day or night wear; The Holy Prophet Elijah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arete and The Holy Prophet Elijah?

Arete has top notes of Labdanum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather and Whiskey, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Styrax and Sandalwood. The Holy Prophet Elijah features Castoreum, Rosemary, Atlas Cedar, Cardamom and Agarwood.