Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 973 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aurum

Ajmal

3.76971 votes

Rank #4,589 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #35,995 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aurum4/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumAjmal

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 971 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

912 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

vanilla56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryLemon

Heart

Fruity NotesGardeniaOrange BlossomJasmineSpicy Notes

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaMuskAmberWoody Notes

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#35,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Aurum is a fruity white floral that opens with sweet raspberry brightened by lemon, then moves into a creamy bouquet of gardenia, orange blossom and jasmine with a soft spicy lift. The dry-down turns warmer and more “dressed up”, with powdery vanilla, musk, amber and woods. It is often described as rich and dens…

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Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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, Aurum or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Aurum takes 4 of 4 categories. Aurum is rated 3.76/5 from 971 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aurum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 70/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 66/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Aurum or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Aurum has top notes of Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.