Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs Arrazo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 673 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,712 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eidesis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eidesis4/5

Arrazo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

ArrazoPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

Category winnerEidesisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEidesis

SillageEidesis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value92

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cedar, Cumin and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#63,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

Reviews →

Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

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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, Eidesis or Arrazo?

Eidesis takes 4 of 5 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eidesis or Arrazo?

Eidesis lasts longest (Eidesis 61/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or Arrazo?

Eidesis projects furthest (Eidesis 47/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and Arrazo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cedar, Cumin and Sandalwood.

Is Eidesis or Arrazo better for summer or winter?

Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and Arrazo?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.