Eldritch vs Aghora
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
EldritchChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
AghoraChoose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eldritch2/4
Aghora2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aghora
- Sillage & projection
- Eldritch
- Value for money
- Aghora
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eldritch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EldritchPineward PerfumesAghoraByermiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
178 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAghora
SillageEldritch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAghoraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
smoky77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
smoky100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
herbal77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
Top
SmokecannabisMarigoldGhost PepperSageFig
Heart
TobaccoGalbanumFrankincenseOakmossOpoponaxBalsam Fir
Base
Choya RalGuaiac WoodIndian OudNatural MuskMyrrhLabdanumCastoreumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Smoke, Opoponax and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,911
PerfumerNicholas Nilsson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,584
PerfumerAshek Zubayer, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerEldritchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…
Reviews →Aghora by Byermia is a bold, challenging fragrance that opens with a sharp, green, and smoky intensity. Inspired by ascetic practices, it balances earthy cannabis and ghost pepper with deep tobacco, resins, and Indian oud. It is best suited for cold weather and evening wear, designed for those who appreciate raw, unap…
Reviews →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, Eldritch or Aghora?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Aghora is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Aghora for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eldritch or Aghora?
Aghora lasts longest (Aghora 80/100, Eldritch 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eldritch or Aghora?
Eldritch projects furthest (Eldritch 61/100, Aghora 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eldritch and Aghora smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Smoke, Opoponax and Oakmoss.
Is Eldritch or Aghora better for summer or winter?
Aghora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eldritch and Aghora?
Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. Aghora has top notes of Smoke, cannabis, Marigold and Ghost Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Galbanum, Frankincense and Oakmoss, a base of Choya Ral, Guaiac Wood, Indian Oud and Natural Musk.
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