Fragrance comparison

Exquisitely Aromatic vs Asteroid

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exquisitely Aromatic

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #42,963 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Asteroid

Nicheend

3.0520 votes

Rank #57,488 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exquisitely Aromatic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Exquisitely Aromatic
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Asteroid
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exquisitely Aromatic3/4

Asteroid1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exquisitely AromaticThe Dua Brand

AsteroidNicheend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

25%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityAsteroid

SillageExquisitely Aromatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value36

Category winnerExquisitely AromaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

powdery77%

oud69%

iris61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orris RootCloveFirVirginian CedarCopahu Balm

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander

Heart

Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus

Base

Copahu BalmAgarwood (Oud)BeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Clove, Virginian Cedar and Copahu Balm. Durations are only published for Exquisitely Aromatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerExquisitely AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exquisitely Aromatic by The Dua Brand is a crisp, forest-led scent centered on natural wood and brisk spice. It opens with a punch of pungent clove and resinous fir needles, delivering an instant burst of aromatic conifer freshness. As the sharp pine needles settle, orris root adds a cool, powdery earthy texture that …

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Asteroid by Nicheend is a bold, spicy, and woody composition that pushes boundaries. It opens with an aggressive burst of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, softening into a heart of orris and narcissus. The base leaves a lasting impression with oud, beeswax, and copahu balm, offering a grounded, resinous finish. It serves …

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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, Exquisitely Aromatic or Asteroid?

Exquisitely Aromatic takes 3 of 4 categories. Exquisitely Aromatic is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Asteroid is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes. Choose Exquisitely Aromatic for a iris and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Asteroid for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exquisitely Aromatic or Asteroid?

Asteroid lasts longest (Asteroid 69/100, Exquisitely Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exquisitely Aromatic or Asteroid?

Exquisitely Aromatic projects furthest (Exquisitely Aromatic 50/100, Asteroid 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exquisitely Aromatic and Asteroid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Clove, Virginian Cedar and Copahu Balm.

Is Exquisitely Aromatic or Asteroid better for summer or winter?

Exquisitely Aromatic suits evening wear; Asteroid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exquisitely Aromatic and Asteroid?

Exquisitely Aromatic features Orris Root, Clove, Fir, Virginian Cedar and Copahu Balm. Asteroid has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Copahu Balm, Agarwood (Oud), Beeswax and Guaiac Wood.