Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs Aspen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,290 ratings analysed

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,266 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,019 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Declaration2/7

Aspen5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerDeclarationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerAspenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAspen

SillageAspen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCaraway, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,266

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#10,019

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Declaration or Aspen?

Aspen takes 5 of 7 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or Aspen?

Aspen lasts longest (Aspen 73/100, Declaration 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or Aspen?

Aspen projects furthest (Aspen 62/100, Declaration 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration and Aspen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Caraway, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli.

Is Declaration or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Aspen is the stronger pick. Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and Aspen?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.