Fragrance comparison

Aroma of Heaven vs Aroma IX

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aroma of Heaven

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #39,088 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Aroma IX

Aurora Scents

2.502 votes

Rank #66,922 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma of Heaven takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aroma of Heaven
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma IX
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aroma of Heaven3/4

Aroma IX0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma of HeavenThe Dua Brand

Aroma IXAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityAroma of Heaven

SillageAroma of Heaven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

amber56%

Scent match81%Very similar · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliPelargoniumGrapefruitBenzoinVetiverPepperOrangeCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

PepperSpices

Base

VetiverCedarBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aroma of Heaven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,922

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma of HeavenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Aroma of Heaven delivers a sharp slap of bitter orange and zesty grapefruit right out of the nozzle. It is unapologetic. The opening citrus quickly collides with coarse black pepper and gritty cedar wood, recreating the dirty, earthy atmosphere of early-batch mineral classics. You get zero syrupy sweetne…

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Aroma IX by Aurora Scents is a woody fragrance for men that balances bright citrus top notes with a spicy, resinous heart. It leans into a classic profile, grounding vibrant orange and grapefruit in a dense base of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli. Best suited for daily wear in temperate weather, it offers a structured a…

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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, Aroma of Heaven or Aroma IX?

Aroma of Heaven takes 3 of 4 categories. Aroma of Heaven is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Aroma IX is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aroma of Heaven for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aroma IX for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma of Heaven or Aroma IX?

Aroma of Heaven lasts longest (Aroma of Heaven 80/100, Aroma IX 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma of Heaven or Aroma IX?

Aroma of Heaven projects furthest (Aroma of Heaven 75/100, Aroma IX 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aroma of Heaven and Aroma IX smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Aroma of Heaven or Aroma IX better for summer or winter?

Aroma of Heaven suits daytime wear; Aroma IX suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma of Heaven and Aroma IX?

Aroma of Heaven features Patchouli, Pelargonium, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Vetiver. Aroma IX has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper and Spices, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Benzoin and Patchouli.