Fragrance comparison

Evolution vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #17,651 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories.

Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Evolution3/4

Fire1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvolutionAuraa Desire

FireMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler w…

Reviews →

Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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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, Evolution or Fire?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories. Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Fire is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fire for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Evolution or Fire?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Fire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Evolution or Fire?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 75/100, Fire 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Evolution and Fire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose.

Is Evolution or Fire better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear; Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution and Fire?

Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch. Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood.