Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Arcanum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Aurum

Sentire

5.009 votes

Rank #35,355 SweetFruity

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61%scent match

Closely related

Arcanum

Incarna parfums

4.1763 votes

Rank #9,985 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aurum
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arcanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aurum2/4

Arcanum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumSentire

ArcanumIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

4.17/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageArcanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody90%

sweet80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

fruity50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumCognacDatesCinnamon

Heart

Dried FruitsHoneyPlumTobaccoBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinTolu BalsamPatchouliCedarwood

Top

CognacPlumRose

Heart

TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond

Base

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCognac, Honey, Plum and Tobacco. 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

Summer14

Fall71

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring13

Summer4

Fall100

Winter79

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men9

Unisex70

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,355

PerfumerNata Dyshliuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,985

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerArcanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurum by Sentire opens with a heavy splash of rum and cognac poured over sticky, sweet dates. It wraps the wearer in a dense cloak of honeyed tobacco, cinnamon, and warm resins, making it a comforting choice for cold winter nights spent indoors or out.

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Arcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…

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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 Arcanum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes; Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes. Choose Aurum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Arcanum?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 90/100, Arcanum 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Arcanum?

Arcanum projects furthest (Arcanum 71/100, Aurum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Arcanum smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Honey, Plum and Tobacco.

Is Aurum or Arcanum better for summer or winter?

Aurum suits evening wear; Arcanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Arcanum?

Aurum has top notes of Rum, Cognac, Dates and Cinnamon, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Honey, Plum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin. Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh.