Fragrance comparison

Eximus vs Aïtana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eximus

Memoize London

3.758 votes

Rank #51,666 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Aïtana

Henry Jacques

3.405 votes

Rank #69,840 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eximus takes 2 of 2 categories.

Eximus
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aïtana
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Eximus2/2

Aïtana0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EximusMemoize London

AïtanaHenry Jacques

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEximus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

floral58%

powdery44%

rose30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

oud80%

powdery70%

musky60%

patchouli50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear BlossomSaffron

Heart

SandalwoodTurkish RoseCloveMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

Turkish RoseSaffronCloves

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Sandalwood, Turkish Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#69,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEximusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eximus opens with a bright flash of pear blossom and dry saffron. The initial crispness settles fast, giving space to a warm heart of Turkish rose, clove, and rich sandalwood. As it warms on skin, the base pulls forward with dark agarwood, earthy patchouli, and smooth vanilla. It feels substantial and cozy in cold air…

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Aïtana by Henry Jacques is a dense oriental woody perfume centered on a rich contrast between spices and dark woods. The scent opens with sharp saffron and dry cloves, which quickly yield to a velvety Turkish rose heart. Deep sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar anchor the middle, while smoky agarwood, vanilla, and white …

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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, Eximus or Aïtana?

Eximus takes 2 of 2 categories. Eximus is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Aïtana is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eximus for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aïtana for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Eximus or Aïtana?

Eximus projects furthest (Eximus 75/100, Aïtana 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eximus and Aïtana smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Sandalwood, Turkish Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Eximus or Aïtana better for summer or winter?

Eximus suits evening wear; Aïtana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eximus and Aïtana?

Eximus has top notes of Pear Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Clove and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Aïtana has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron and Cloves, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Vanilla.