Fragrance comparison

Aurelius vs Rankar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aurelius

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

4.754 votes

Rank #33,688 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Rankar

Evaflor

4.605 votes

Rank #41,359 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurelius takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aurelius
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rankar
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aurelius4/4

Rankar0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AureliusMauro Lorenzi Profumi

RankarEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAurelius

SillageAurelius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAureliusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperChamomile

Heart

AngelicaJuniper BerriesSaffronCoriander

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)Musk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotJuniper BerriesVerbenaMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderPineAngelicaJasmineCedar

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossAmberTolu BalsamMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Angelica and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Rankar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,688

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAureliusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurelius is a dry, aromatic incense scent with a dark amber leather base and a brisk citrus-spice opening. It feels smoky, musky and textured rather than heavy, with saffron, juniper and coriander adding lift. It suits wearers who enjoy incense with polish and bite, especially in cooler weather or evening use. The ove…

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Evaflor Rankar delivers an unapologetic burst of nineties masculine energy right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp lemon, bright bergamot, and herbal verbena with an unmistakable snap of cold juniper berries. Give it ten minutes to settle on warm skin. You will quickly pick up rugged pine needles, crack…

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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, Aurelius or Rankar?

Aurelius takes 4 of 4 categories. Aurelius is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Rankar is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aurelius for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rankar for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurelius or Rankar?

Aurelius lasts longest (Aurelius 100/100, Rankar 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurelius or Rankar?

Aurelius projects furthest (Aurelius 63/100, Rankar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurelius and Rankar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Angelica and Juniper Berries.

Is Aurelius or Rankar better for summer or winter?

Aurelius suits day or night wear; Rankar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurelius and Rankar?

Aurelius has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Chamomile, heart notes of Angelica, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Coriander, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Rankar has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Verbena and Mandarin, heart notes of Coriander, Pine, Angelica and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Amber and Tolu Balsam.