Fragrance comparison

Dollar vs Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.7165 votes

Rank #29,336 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Aramis

4.008 votes

Rank #56,290 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dollar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dollar2/4

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Sillage & projection: Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Value for money: Dollar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dollar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DollarParis Elysees

Aramis Classic Anniversary EditionAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 9%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

SillageAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesSageBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia

Base2 to 4 hours

MossPatchouliCedar

Top

MyrrhAldehydesBergamotCloverArtemisiaGardeniaThyme

Heart

OrrisCardamomPatchouliSageJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverCoconutMossMusk

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Thyme and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDollarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition keeps the original Aramis DNA intact, a dry leather chypre with amber warmth, herbs, moss and a powdery iris touch. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a firm, old-school masculine base. This is for shoppers who enjoy traditional leather fragrances with presence. It usuall…

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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, Dollar or Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dollar or Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition lasts longest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 76/100, Dollar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dollar or Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition projects furthest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 78/100, Dollar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dollar and Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Thyme and Artemisia.

Is Dollar or Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition better for summer or winter?

Dollar suits daytime wear; Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dollar and Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition?

Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition has top notes of Myrrh, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Clover, heart notes of Orris, Cardamom, Patchouli and Sage, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.