Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Sage vs Invade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Aromatic Sage

Dossier

4.569 votes

Rank #40,331 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Invade

Mykonos

3.333 votes

Rank #70,211 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aromatic Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Invade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aromatic Sage2/4

Invade2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Invade
Sillage & projection: Invade
Value for money: Aromatic Sage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatic Sage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatic SageDossier

InvadeMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 76%Had 0%Want 24%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityInvade

SillageInvade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAromatic SageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

soft spicy84%

herbal77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperGingerPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

Aromatic NotesSageViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmberwoodBenzoinVetiver

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafTaif RoseSage

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aromatic Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatic SageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatic Sage by Dossier kicks off with an energetic splash of sweet pineapple, zesty ginger, and bright pink pepper that instantly wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruity fizz settles into a clean, herbal heart of crushed garden sage and crisp violet leaf. The base grounds the entire profile i…

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Invade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…

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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, Aromatic Sage or Invade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aromatic Sage is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aromatic Sage for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatic Sage or Invade?

Invade lasts longest (Invade 73/100, Aromatic Sage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatic Sage or Invade?

Invade projects furthest (Invade 58/100, Aromatic Sage 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatic Sage and Invade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Aromatic Sage or Invade better for summer or winter?

Aromatic Sage suits daytime wear; Invade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatic Sage and Invade?

Aromatic Sage has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Pineapple, heart notes of Aromatic Notes, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Amberwood, Benzoin and Vetiver. Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.