Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Il Risveglio delle Esperidi

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #58,170 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Il Risveglio delle Esperidi

DFG1924

4.005 votes

Rank #59,283 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aretha takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Risveglio delle Esperidi
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aretha3/3

Il Risveglio delle Esperidi0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

Il Risveglio delle EsperidiDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

white floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonBitter OrangeWhite Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWhite FlowersJasmine

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Il Risveglio delle Esperidi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,283

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArethaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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Il Risveglio delle Esperidi by DFG1924 hits the skin like a splash of cold water in early June. The opening delivers a sharp rush of bitter orange, crushed lemon rind, and tart bergamot. It wakes you up instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into creamy magnolia and sunny jasmine petals, she…

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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, Aretha or Il Risveglio delle Esperidi?

Aretha takes 3 of 3 categories. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Il Risveglio delle Esperidi is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Risveglio delle Esperidi for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Il Risveglio delle Esperidi?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Il Risveglio delle Esperidi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Il Risveglio delle Esperidi?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Il Risveglio delle Esperidi 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Il Risveglio delle Esperidi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers.

Is Aretha or Il Risveglio delle Esperidi better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear; Il Risveglio delle Esperidi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Il Risveglio delle Esperidi?

Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Il Risveglio delle Esperidi has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Musk.