Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Nashwa Smoke

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nashwa Smoke

Arabiyat Prestige

4.007 votes

Rank #53,918 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nashwa Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nashwa Smoke
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aries1/4

Nashwa Smoke3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Nashwa SmokeArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNashwa Smoke

SillageNashwa Smoke

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNashwa SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

caramel69%

patchouli61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, woody 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

Top

BergamotMandarin

Heart

CedarwoodOlibanum

Base

PatchouliLeatherCaramelAmberOud

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

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

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,918

PerfumerHouse of My Perfumes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAriesHigher 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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Nashwa Smoke is a smoky amber oud with a bright citrus opening and a darker, warmer dry-down. Bergamot and mandarin keep the first minutes lively, then cedarwood and olibanum bring a dry, resinous core before leather, caramel, amber and oud take over. It leans rich, warm and slightly rugged rather than airy or clean. …

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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 Nashwa Smoke?

Nashwa Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Nashwa Smoke is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nashwa Smoke for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Nashwa Smoke?

Nashwa Smoke lasts longest (Nashwa Smoke 80/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Nashwa Smoke?

Nashwa Smoke projects furthest (Nashwa Smoke 71/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Nashwa Smoke smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Aries or Nashwa Smoke better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear; Nashwa Smoke suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Nashwa Smoke?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Nashwa Smoke has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Cedarwood and Olibanum, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Caramel and Amber.