Fragrance comparison

CIN4 vs Aroma VII

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

CIN4

Bepolar

3.8529 votes

Rank #22,498 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Aroma VII

Aurora Scents

4.006 votes

Rank #58,254 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CIN4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

CIN4
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma VII
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

CIN43/4

Aroma VII1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CIN4
Sillage & projection: CIN4
Value for money: Aroma VII
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CIN4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CIN4Bepolar

Aroma VIIAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 24%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCIN4

SillageCIN4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAroma VIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral91%

anis83%

soft spicy74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

earthy56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black ElderTangerinePineapple

Heart

AniseVioletPink Pepper

Base

JuniperBay LeafTobacco

Top

VetiverTobaccoCypress

Heart

JuniperSandalwoodSpices

Base

AldehydesVioletPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Juniper 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night25

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,498

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#58,254

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCIN4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CIN4 by Bepolar is a bold, artistic floral fragrance featuring a distinct pineapple and black elder opening. Its middle notes of anise and violet transition into a complex, woody tobacco base, creating a scent profile that defies traditional expectations. This unisex creation suits those who appreciate niche, eccentri…

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Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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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, CIN4 or Aroma VII?

CIN4 takes 3 of 4 categories. CIN4 is rated 3.85/5 from 29 votes; Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose CIN4 for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CIN4 or Aroma VII?

CIN4 lasts longest (CIN4 74/100, Aroma VII 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CIN4 or Aroma VII?

CIN4 projects furthest (CIN4 65/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CIN4 and Aroma VII smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Juniper and Tobacco.

Is CIN4 or Aroma VII better for summer or winter?

CIN4 suits daytime wear; Aroma VII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CIN4 and Aroma VII?

CIN4 has top notes of Black Elder, Tangerine and Pineapple, heart notes of Anise, Violet and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper, Bay Leaf and Tobacco. Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper.