Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Oasis Water

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oasis Water

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2917 votes

Rank #33,762 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oasis Water takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oasis Water
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aries1/5

Oasis Water4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

Oasis WaterAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerOasis WaterRating 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

53%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOasis Water

SillageOasis Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAriesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

BergamotLemonJuniperPepper

Heart

Orris RootPine needlesOlibanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

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

Summer92

Fall92

Winter17

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

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

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOasis WaterHigher 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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Oasis Water opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by juniper and pepper, then settles into a cool woody heart with orris, pine needles, and a touch of incense. The dry-down feels smooth and softly powdery, with sandalwood, amber, and vanilla giving it an easy unisex finish. It usually reads …

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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 Oasis Water?

Oasis Water takes 4 of 5 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Oasis Water is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oasis Water for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Oasis Water?

Oasis Water lasts longest (Oasis Water 65/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Oasis Water?

Oasis Water projects furthest (Oasis Water 50/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Oasis Water smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Aries or Oasis Water better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear; Oasis Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Oasis Water?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Oasis Water has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pepper, heart notes of Orris Root, Pine needles and Olibanum, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.