Fragrance comparison

Aristocrat vs Il Mercante di Sogni

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

Aristocrat

Ajmal

3.46222 votes

Rank #9,970 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Il Mercante di Sogni

DFG1924

4.4416 votes

Rank #33,374 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Aristocrat
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Il Mercante di Sogni
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aristocrat2/5

Il Mercante di Sogni2/5

Ratings & consensus: Il Mercante di Sogni
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aristocrat
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Il Mercante di Sogni
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aristocrat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AristocratAjmal

Il Mercante di SogniDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerIl Mercante di SogniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

201 votes

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAristocrat

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerIl Mercante di SogniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

powdery69%

oud61%

woody100%

patchouli86%

powdery72%

amber58%

musky44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeWatermelon

Heart

MuskLilyJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Musk

Heart3-5 hrs

CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Il Mercante di Sogni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

Men43

Unisex29

Women29

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#33,374

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAristocratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Aristocrat is a bright citrus opening with a watery, slightly sweet fruit lift, then it turns clean and floral with jasmine and lily over a steady musk. As it dries down, woods, amber, patchouli and a restrained oud nuance add warmth and a more dressed-up feel. It suits anyone who likes fresh, musky woody scents…

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DFG1924 Il Mercante di Sogni delivers a calm, meditative woody experience centered on clean musk, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. It opens with an airy musk that feels like freshly washed linen warmed by the sun. Within twenty minutes, chipped Virginia cedar and herbal patchouli step forward, cutting through any …

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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, Aristocrat or Il Mercante di Sogni?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Aristocrat is rated 3.46/5 from 222 votes; Il Mercante di Sogni is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Aristocrat for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Il Mercante di Sogni for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aristocrat or Il Mercante di Sogni?

They last about the same: Aristocrat 63/100, Il Mercante di Sogni 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aristocrat or Il Mercante di Sogni?

Projection is very close: Aristocrat 60/100, Il Mercante di Sogni 60/100 for sillage.

Do Aristocrat and Il Mercante di Sogni smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Musk, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Aristocrat or Il Mercante di Sogni better for summer or winter?

Il Mercante di Sogni suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aristocrat and Il Mercante di Sogni?

Aristocrat has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Watermelon, heart notes of Musk, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Il Mercante di Sogni has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber.