Fragrance comparison

Emit Light vs United Dreams Men Aim High

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 581 ratings analysed

Emit Light

AAMO

4.502 votes

Rank #24,184 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

United Dreams Men Aim High

Benetton

3.86579 votes

Rank #4,888 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Emit Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
United Dreams Men Aim High
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Emit Light2/4

United Dreams Men Aim High2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emit Light
Sillage & projection: Emit Light
Value for money: United Dreams Men Aim High
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: United Dreams Men Aim High

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emit LightAAMO

United Dreams Men Aim HighBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.86/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

52%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

557 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEmit Light

SillageEmit Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerUnited Dreams Men Aim HighBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCitronGrapefruitPepper

Heart

JuniperGingerGeraniumNutmeg

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMoss

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter Orange

Heart

MintSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverMossAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Geranium, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men88

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,184

PerfumerBérengère Bourgarel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerUnited Dreams Men Aim HighHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emit Light is a bright, dry citrus aromatic that quickly turns woody and green. You get grapefruit and citron with a peppery snap, then a juniper and ginger heart that reads clean and slightly gin-like. The base leans earthy and modern, with patchouli, vetiver and mossy woods that keep it crisp rather than sweet. It s…

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United Dreams Men Aim High by Benetton is a crisp, aromatic fragrance crafted for daily wear. It opens with a punchy blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bitter orange. As it settles, notes of mint and sage provide a cooling sensation, grounded by earthy patchouli and vetiver. This is an accessible choice for those seeking…

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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, Emit Light or United Dreams Men Aim High?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Emit Light is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; United Dreams Men Aim High is rated 3.86/5 from 579 votes. Choose Emit Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose United Dreams Men Aim High for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emit Light or United Dreams Men Aim High?

Emit Light lasts longest (Emit Light 80/100, United Dreams Men Aim High 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emit Light or United Dreams Men Aim High?

Projection is very close: Emit Light 50/100, United Dreams Men Aim High 49/100 for sillage.

Do Emit Light and United Dreams Men Aim High smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Geranium, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Emit Light or United Dreams Men Aim High better for summer or winter?

Emit Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emit Light and United Dreams Men Aim High?

Emit Light has top notes of Blackcurrant, Citron, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper, Ginger, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Moss. United Dreams Men Aim High has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Mint, Sage, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Moss and Amber.