Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Scherrer 2

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Scherrer 2

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.031,052 votes

Rank #589 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scherrer 2 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scherrer 2
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Aria0/4

Scherrer 24/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scherrer 2
Sillage & projection: Scherrer 2
Value for money: Scherrer 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scherrer 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

Scherrer 2Jean-Louis Scherrer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

4.03/ 5 · 1,052 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

42%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

725 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityScherrer 2

SillageScherrer 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value74

Category winnerScherrer 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

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

PineappleAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyTuberoseJasmineRoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMuskHeliotropeVanilla

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

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerScherrer 2Higher 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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Scherrer 2 opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple and sharp aldehydes, cutting through the initial dense layers of mandarin orange. As the fragrance settles on skin, a rich heart of honey and tuberose takes over, wrapping the wearer in a velvety warmth that feels distinctly classic. This is not a casual scent, i…

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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 Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Scherrer 2 is rated 4.03/5 from 1,052 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scherrer 2 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 lasts longest (Scherrer 2 78/100, Aria 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 projects furthest (Scherrer 2 70/100, Aria 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Scherrer 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aria or Scherrer 2 better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Scherrer 2?

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. Scherrer 2 has top notes of Pineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.