Fragrance comparison

Creosote vs Araxi Parfum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Creosote

FZOTIC

4.754 votes

Rank #39,265 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Araxi Parfum

4.4010 votes

Rank #41,998 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Araxi Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Creosote
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Araxi Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creosote1/4

Araxi Parfum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreosoteFZOTIC

Araxi ParfumAraxi Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAraxi Parfum

SillageAraxi Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAraxi ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

herbal44%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

iris53%

amber42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetrichorCreosote BushGuaiac WoodCloveSageGalbanumAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ThymeCitrusesGalbanum

Heart

MyrtleIris

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Galbanum, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for Creosote, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,265

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,998

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreosoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creosote by FZOTIC captures the exact sensation of sudden summer rain hitting parched desert stone. It smells raw and earthy. The opening pushes a bitter burst of wild sage and bitter green galbanum before settling into the unmistakable aroma of wet creosote bush. You get dark clove spice, damp mineral petrichor, and …

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Araxi Parfum opens green, aromatic and quietly sharp, with thyme, citrus and galbanum giving it a breezy herbal lift. As it settles, iris softens the edges while amber, patchouli and dry woods add warmth without making it feel heavy. It reads as a fresh woody unisex scent with a Mediterranean mood. Best for spring and…

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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, Creosote or Araxi Parfum?

Araxi Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Creosote is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Araxi Parfum is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Creosote for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Araxi Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creosote or Araxi Parfum?

They last about the same: Araxi Parfum 72/100, Creosote 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creosote or Araxi Parfum?

Araxi Parfum projects furthest (Araxi Parfum 77/100, Creosote 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creosote and Araxi Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Galbanum, Amber and Cedar.

Is Creosote or Araxi Parfum better for summer or winter?

Creosote suits daytime wear; Araxi Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creosote and Araxi Parfum?

Creosote features Petrichor, Creosote Bush, Guaiac Wood, Clove and Sage. Araxi Parfum has top notes of Thyme, Citruses and Galbanum, heart notes of Myrtle and Iris, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.