Fragrance comparison

Cookies & Kisses vs Aphrodisiac Fire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 381 ratings analysed

Cookies & Kisses

Clinique

3.89380 votes

Rank #34,978 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Aphrodisiac Fire

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #63,067 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aphrodisiac Fire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cookies & Kisses
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aphrodisiac Fire
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cookies & Kisses1/5

Aphrodisiac Fire4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookies & KissesClinique

Aphrodisiac FireThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAphrodisiac Fire

SillageAphrodisiac Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAphrodisiac FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperAppleBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

ChestnutPimentoBalsam Fir

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamAmbroxan

Notes

Juniper BerriesOrange BlossomYlang-YlangGuaiac WoodPink PepperPeru BalsamSandalwoodCashmeranBergamotChestnutVanillaHedione

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAphrodisiac FireLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCookies & KissesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookies & Kisses by Clinique delivers an unexpected profile that leans much more into woods and spices than its dessert-like name implies. The opening introduces a lively crackle of pink pepper paired with crisp apple and bright bergamot. As the scent settles, a nutty chestnut note emerges alongside fragrant balsam fi…

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Aphrodisiac Fire by The Dua Brand opens with an energizing pop of pink pepper, tart bergamot, and fresh juniper berries before settling into its sweet, smoldering core. At the center of the fragrance, creamy orange blossom and soft rose mingle with warm clove, creating the feeling of drinking spiced cider next to a cr…

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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, Cookies & Kisses or Aphrodisiac Fire?

Aphrodisiac Fire takes 4 of 5 categories. Cookies & Kisses is rated 3.89/5 from 380 votes; Aphrodisiac Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cookies & Kisses for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aphrodisiac Fire for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cookies & Kisses or Aphrodisiac Fire?

Aphrodisiac Fire lasts longest (Aphrodisiac Fire 60/100, Cookies & Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookies & Kisses or Aphrodisiac Fire?

Aphrodisiac Fire projects furthest (Aphrodisiac Fire 50/100, Cookies & Kisses 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookies & Kisses and Aphrodisiac Fire smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Chestnut and Sandalwood.

Is Cookies & Kisses or Aphrodisiac Fire better for summer or winter?

Cookies & Kisses suits daytime wear; Aphrodisiac Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cookies & Kisses and Aphrodisiac Fire?

Cookies & Kisses has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Pimento and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam and Ambroxan. Aphrodisiac Fire features Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Guaiac Wood and Pink Pepper.