Fragrance comparison

Aurelius vs Holy Herb

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aurelius

Sìuno

2.673 votes

Rank #69,462 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Holy Herb

Tree Of Life

3.5068 votes

Rank #33,540 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurelius takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aurelius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Holy Herb
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aurelius2/3

Holy Herb1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AureliusSìuno

Holy HerbTree Of Life

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.50/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

12%Love

40%Like

37%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAurelius

SillageAurelius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value32

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Palo SantoLaurelsGeraniumFrankincenseCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeRhubarbcannabis

Heart

GeraniumLavenderMarigoldPink PepperLaurels

Base

CedarMuskRum

InformationalShared notesLaurels, Geranium and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall30

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,462

PerfumerAndrej Babicky

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,540

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHoly HerbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurelius leans fresh spicy and woody, with palo santo, frankincense, cedar and geranium shaping the scent. It opens brighter and aromatic, then settles into a dry, resinous woodiness with a slightly warm, camphor-like edge. It looks best suited to cooler weather and day-to-night wear. With very limited public feedback…

Reviews →

Holy Herb by Tree Of Life opens with a sharp burst of tart lime, crisp rhubarb, and a dry green cannabis note. Formulated by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2023, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic heart dominated by lavender, sweet marigold, pink pepper, and bruised laurel leaves. The dry down rests on a quiet bed…

Reviews →

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, Aurelius or Holy Herb?

Aurelius takes 2 of 3 categories. Aurelius is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Holy Herb is rated 3.50/5 from 68 votes. Choose Aurelius for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Holy Herb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurelius or Holy Herb?

Aurelius lasts longest (Aurelius 80/100, Holy Herb 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurelius or Holy Herb?

Aurelius projects furthest (Aurelius 50/100, Holy Herb 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurelius and Holy Herb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Laurels, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Aurelius or Holy Herb better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aurelius and Holy Herb?

Aurelius features Palo Santo, Laurels, Geranium, Frankincense and Cedar. Holy Herb has top notes of Lime, Rhubarb and cannabis, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Marigold and Pink Pepper, a base of Cedar, Musk and Rum.