Clean Slate vs A.E.O.M.
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Clean Slate takes 5 of 7 categories.
Clean SlateChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
A.E.O.M.Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Clean Slate5/7
A.E.O.M.2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Clean Slate
- Community sentiment
- Clean Slate
- Longevity
- A.E.O.M.
- Sillage & projection
- Clean Slate
- Value for money
- Clean Slate
- Versatility
- A.E.O.M.
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Clean Slate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Clean SlateSeven GatesA.E.O.M.Aura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%
4.07/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
Category winnerClean SlateRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
16%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerClean SlateMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA.E.O.M.
SillageClean Slate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClean SlateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather83%
aromatic65%
smoky48%
warm spicy30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AbsintheInkIncenseNutmegCinnamonBlue Lavender
Heart
BirchVetiverGuaiac WoodWhiskey
Base
PapyrusLeatherCastoreumPatchouli
Top
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesIncense, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer27
Fall64
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring70
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,592
PerfumerEmilie Bouge
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#29,444
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClean SlateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClean Slate by Seven Gates is a dry woody fragrance that cuts through damp weather with a sharp, botanical edge. Developed by perfumer Emilie Bouge in 2024, it layers bitter absinthe and cold incense over a dark base of vetiver and smoky birch. It is built for someone looking for a quiet, introspective scent that thri…
Reviews →A.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated pr…
Reviews →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, Clean Slate or A.E.O.M.?
Clean Slate takes 5 of 7 categories. Clean Slate is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Clean Slate for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Clean Slate or A.E.O.M.?
They last about the same: A.E.O.M. 80/100, Clean Slate 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Clean Slate or A.E.O.M.?
Clean Slate projects furthest (Clean Slate 73/100, A.E.O.M. 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Clean Slate and A.E.O.M. smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Vetiver.
Is Clean Slate or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?
For summer, Clean Slate is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Slate is the stronger pick. Clean Slate suits evening wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Clean Slate and A.E.O.M.?
Clean Slate has top notes of Absinthe, Ink, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Birch, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Whiskey, a base of Papyrus, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli. A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
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