Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)

DSH Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #33,417 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aries takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aries3/5

Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aries
Sillage & projection: Aries
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aries
Fragranxe ranking: Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerFire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)Rating 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

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAries

SillageAries

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%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

soft spicy80%

anis70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Star AniseBitter OrangeCoriander

Heart1-2.5 hrs

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBlood OrangeClove

Base3-5 hrs

OlibanumBrazilian Rosewood

Category winnerAriesLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,417

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)Higher 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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DSH Perfumes Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) hits the skin with an instant, fizzy crackle. Bitter orange peel bursts forward alongside sharp star anise and green crushed coriander seed. It smells remarkably like an old-fashioned artisan orange soda poured over crushed ice. Within fifteen minutes, warm blood orange and s…

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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 Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)?

Aries takes 3 of 5 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)?

Aries lasts longest (Aries 58/100, Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)?

Aries projects furthest (Aries 44/100, Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood and Olibanum.

Is Aries or Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear; Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural)?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Fire Opal (Orange 2; Natural) has top notes of Star Anise, Bitter Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Blood Orange and Clove, a base of Olibanum and Brazilian Rosewood.