Fragrance comparison

Aspasia vs Mae

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aspasia

Odoratika

4.6010 votes

Rank #38,629 GreenAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Mae

VeraLab

3.7182 votes

Rank #34,591 PatchouliGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aspasia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mae
Choose it for a patchouli and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aspasia4/5

Mae1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AspasiaOdoratika

MaeVeraLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 66%Had 16%Want 18%

Category winnerAspasiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAspasia

SillageAspasia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAspasiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

patchouli100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintVerbenaCitrusesBergamotCypressBlack CurrantFir

Heart

Fig LeafHiacynthGalbanumLemonCitronAppleJasmineClover

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyWoody NotesLime (Linden) BlossomAmberAtlas CedarGrassMuskelemi

Top20-30 mins

GrassBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Mae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aspasia by Odoratika is a vibrant, green-leaning fragrance for women. It balances crisp mint and zesty verbena with earthy fig leaf and aromatic cypress. This scent excels in warm, sunny weather, offering a refreshing presence for those who appreciate natural, plant-based profiles. It feels grounded, energetic, and pe…

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VeraLab Mae strikes the nose with a vivid, sheared blade of fresh green grass and bitter bergamot. It opens sharp and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk daylight dampness steps back, clearing room for an earthy patchouli heart rounded by pale lily-of-the-valley petals and faint jasmine. It does not smell …

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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, Aspasia or Mae?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories. Aspasia is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; Mae is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes. Choose Aspasia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mae for a patchouli and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aspasia or Mae?

Aspasia lasts longest (Aspasia 73/100, Mae 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aspasia or Mae?

Aspasia projects furthest (Aspasia 86/100, Mae 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aspasia and Mae smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Aspasia or Mae better for summer or winter?

Aspasia suits daytime wear; Mae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aspasia and Mae?

Aspasia has top notes of Mint, Verbena, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Lemon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Woody Notes, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Amber. Mae has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.