Fragrance comparison

Aroma Borealis vs Zell Am See

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aroma Borealis

Scents of Man

4.2914 votes

Rank #41,426 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Zell Am See

Rasht Otr

—0 votes

Rank #68,540 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma Borealis takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aroma Borealis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zell Am See
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Aroma Borealis2/4

Zell Am See1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zell Am See
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aroma Borealis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aroma Borealis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma BorealisScents of Man

Zell Am SeeRasht Otr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityZell Am See

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAroma BorealisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

vanilla100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

rose74%

musky65%

sweet56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea

Base

PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla

Top

Damask RoseMandarin Orange

Heart

MuskJasmine

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,426

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,540

PerfumerKhaled Alenezi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma BorealisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…

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Zell Am See by Rasht Otr features a prominent Damask rose opening balanced by zesty mandarin orange. This unisex scent settles into a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean, softened by musk and jasmine. It is a versatile choice for those who appreciate a blend of floral sweetness and rounded, creamy comfort, suitable fo…

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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 lasts longer, Aroma Borealis or Zell Am See?

Zell Am See lasts longest (Zell Am See 80/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma Borealis or Zell Am See?

Projection is very close: Aroma Borealis 50/100, Zell Am See 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aroma Borealis and Zell Am See smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Aroma Borealis or Zell Am See better for summer or winter?

Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma Borealis and Zell Am See?

Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk. Zell Am See has top notes of Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.