Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Queen's

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #64,560 White FloralWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Queen's

Dilís Parfum

3.7315 votes

Rank #63,572 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queen's
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aretha2/4

Queen's2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

Queen'sDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

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

13%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerQueen'sBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachPearMagnoliaMandarin OrangeMelonBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

OrchidFreesiaJasminePlumLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseVioletRose

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskVanillaTexas CedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Queen's, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQueen'sHigher 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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Queen's by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral perfume with sweet fruity accents, built around crisp orchard fruits and an expansive bouquet of fresh blossoms. It opens with juicy melon, sliced pear, peach, and sparkling bergamot, rounded out by a creamy touch of magnolia. As the initial dewiness softens, a dense heart of…

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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, Aretha or Queen's?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Queen's is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Queen's for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Queen's?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Queen's 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Queen's?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Queen's 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Queen's smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is Aretha or Queen's better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear; Queen's suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Queen's?

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. Queen's has top notes of Peach, Pear, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Texas Cedar and Blackberry.