Fragrance comparison

Aurelius vs Slow Exhale

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Aurelius

Sìuno

2.673 votes

Rank #69,462 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Slow Exhale

DIEM

3.789 votes

Rank #63,358 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Aurelius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Slow Exhale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aurelius1/3

Slow Exhale1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AureliusSìuno

Slow ExhaleDIEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 68%

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

33%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAurelius

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match76%Very similar · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Notes

FrankincenseSandalwoodPalo SantoBergamotLaurels

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalo Santo, Laurels and Frankincense. Durations are only published for Slow Exhale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,462

PerfumerAndrej Babicky

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSlow ExhaleHigher 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 →

Slow Exhale by DIEM is a meditative woody fragrance built around sacred resins and aromatic woods. It opens with an uplifting burst of crisp bergamot and fresh bay laurel leaves, giving the start a bright, herbal bite. Soon after, golden frankincense resin takes center stage, balancing warm balsamic smoke with an airy…

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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, Aurelius or Slow Exhale?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Aurelius is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Slow Exhale is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aurelius for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Slow Exhale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurelius or Slow Exhale?

Aurelius lasts longest (Aurelius 80/100, Slow Exhale 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurelius or Slow Exhale?

Projection is very close: Aurelius 50/100, Slow Exhale 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aurelius and Slow Exhale smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Palo Santo, Laurels and Frankincense.

Is Aurelius or Slow Exhale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aurelius and Slow Exhale?

Aurelius features Palo Santo, Laurels, Geranium, Frankincense and Cedar. Slow Exhale features Frankincense, Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Bergamot and Laurels.