Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Desire Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 325 ratings analysed

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Desire Black

Alfred Dunhill

3.85314 votes

Rank #27,784 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desire Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desire Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Aries0/5

Desire Black5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Desire BlackAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

3.85/ 5 · 314 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerDesire BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

30%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDesire Black

SillageDesire Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDesire BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodOlibanumBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CypressSaffronRose

Base

VetiverOlibanumAmber

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Aries, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 10%

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,784

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesire BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aries by Demeter Fragrance cuts straight to a clean, resinous heart without drowning you in heavy spice. Fresh bergamot flashes brightly in the first five minutes, shedding any bitter sting before settling into smooth Brazilian rosewood. Golden amber and frankincense-like olibanum carry the drydown, creating a warm, a…

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Desire Black by Alfred Dunhill is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Desire Black was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Irina Burlakova. Top notes are Black Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Cypress, Saffron and Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Olibanum and Amber.

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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, Aries or Desire Black?

Desire Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Desire Black is rated 3.85/5 from 314 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desire Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Desire Black?

Desire Black lasts longest (Desire Black 64/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Desire Black?

Desire Black projects furthest (Desire Black 60/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Desire Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Aries or Desire Black better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Desire Black?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Desire Black has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cypress, Saffron and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Olibanum and Amber.