Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Tease

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #64,560 White FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Tease

Sugababes

3.0725 votes

Rank #25,010 CitrusFloral

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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.
Tease
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aretha2/4

Tease2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

TeaseSugababes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

3.07/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

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

25%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTeaseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

citrus100%

floral91%

white floral83%

fresh74%

sweet65%

honey56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

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

Top

JasmineMagnolia

Heart

CitrusesPear

Base

White HoneySandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night14

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#25,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTeaseHigher 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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Tease by Sugababes is a bright, fruity floral fragrance designed for everyday wear. It opens with an energetic blend of zesty lemon and sweet, juicy pear, balanced by a heart of jasmine and magnolia. The scent settles into a warm, gentle base of white honey and sandalwood, creating a soft finish suitable for casual da…

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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 Tease?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Tease is rated 3.07/5 from 25 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tease for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Tease?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Tease 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Tease?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Tease 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Tease smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Aretha or Tease better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear; Tease suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Tease?

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. Tease has top notes of Jasmine and Magnolia, heart notes of Citruses and Pear, a base of White Honey and Sandalwood.