Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #5,697 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aria2/4

Eau Sans Pareil2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAria

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEau Sans PareilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,697

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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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, Aria or Eau Sans Pareil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Eau Sans Pareil?

They last about the same: Aria 70/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Eau Sans Pareil?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aria or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Eau Sans Pareil?

Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.