Fragrance comparison

Aroma VII vs Prince of Persia

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Aroma VII

Aurora Scents

4.006 votes

Rank #55,717 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince of Persia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aroma VII
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prince of Persia
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aroma VII1/4

Prince of Persia3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma VIIAurora Scents

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillagePrince of Persia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPrince of PersiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VetiverTobaccoCypress

Heart

JuniperSandalwoodSpices

Base

AldehydesVioletPink Pepper

Top

SpicesBergamotCypress

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCypress, Sandalwood and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,717

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma VIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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Prince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aroma VII or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia takes 3 of 4 categories. Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma VII or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Aroma VII 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma VII or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia projects furthest (Prince of Persia 50/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aroma VII and Prince of Persia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood and Spices.

Is Aroma VII or Prince of Persia better for summer or winter?

Aroma VII suits evening wear; Prince of Persia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma VII and Prince of Persia?

Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper. Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.