Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Sobek

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Aurum

Sentire

5.009 votes

Rank #32,207 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sobek

Udjat · 2021

3.4117 votes

Rank #54,805 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sobek
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aurum2/4

Sobek2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aurum
Sillage & projection: Sobek
Value for money: Sobek
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

AurumSentire

SobekUdjat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

3.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

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

41%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageSobek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSobekBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

cinnamon65%

tobacco48%

sweet30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

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

Notes

SpicesAmberCinnamonTobaccoDriftwoodBenzoinPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Sobek, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer14

Fall71

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring22

Summer11

Fall11

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Party 40%Date 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,207

PerfumerNata Dyshliuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews2

Category winnerAurumHigher 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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Sobek by Udjat is a heavy, resinous extrait de parfum that pulls zero punches. Two sprays are plenty. The opening releases a dry blast of hot cinnamon and cracked culinary spices that tingles in the sinuses. Within minutes, the initial solvent prickle gives way to thick golden amber and sticky benzoin. Earthy patchoul…

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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, Aurum or Sobek?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes; Sobek is rated 3.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Aurum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sobek for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Sobek?

They last about the same: Aurum 90/100, Sobek 88/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Sobek?

Sobek projects furthest (Sobek 73/100, Aurum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Sobek smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Aurum or Sobek better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aurum and Sobek?

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. Sobek features Spices, Amber, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Driftwood.