Fragrance comparison

Dark vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Dark

Sapphire Studios

3.006 votes

Rank #63,912 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #29,545 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dark
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark0/4

A.E.O.M.4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: A.E.O.M.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A.E.O.M.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarkSapphire Studios

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

OrchidYlang-YlangBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,545

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then quickly settles into a woodier, spiced floral heart with black pepper, orchid and nutmeg. The drydown leans musky, earthy and slightly sweet, with patchouli and vetiver giving it a forest-like feel. It reads unisex overall, though the woody spice can come across …

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…

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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, Dark or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 4 categories. Dark is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Dark for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Dark 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Dark 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg.

Is Dark or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?

Dark suits day or night wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark and A.E.O.M.?

Dark has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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.