Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Dirty Rose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dirty Rose

DSH Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #20,320 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dirty Rose takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dirty Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aries0/5

Dirty Rose5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Dirty RoseDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerDirty RoseRating 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

55%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDirty Rose

SillageDirty Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

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

Top15-30 mins

PimentoBergamotCurrant budsPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseRoseTobaccoBrazilian RosewoodGuaiac WoodRose GeraniumMyrrhOrris Root

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)VetiverCedarLabdanumMastic or LentisqueMossAmbergris

Category winnerDirty RoseLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Casual 31%Party 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,320

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDirty RoseHigher 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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Dirty Rose by DSH Perfumes is not your typical delicate garden flower. This bottle delivers a gritty, dark blend of rich rose, rugged leather, and resinous frankincense. You smell damp black soil right after the initial spray, courtesy of unrefined Indian patchouli and oakmoss. Soon, pungent pink pepper and tart curra…

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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 Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose takes 5 of 5 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Dirty Rose is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dirty Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose lasts longest (Dirty Rose 75/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose projects furthest (Dirty Rose 65/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Dirty Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot.

Is Aries or Dirty Rose better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear; Dirty Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Dirty Rose?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Dirty Rose has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot, Currant buds and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Tobacco and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Cedar.