Exquisitely Aromatic vs The Smell of Freedom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Smell of Freedom takes 3 of 4 categories.
Exquisitely AromaticChoose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Smell of FreedomChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Exquisitely Aromatic1/4
The Smell of Freedom3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Smell of Freedom
- Sillage & projection
- The Smell of Freedom
- Value for money
- Exquisitely Aromatic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Smell of Freedom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Exquisitely AromaticThe Dua BrandThe Smell of FreedomLushWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 274 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
27%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
233 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Smell of Freedom
SillageThe Smell of Freedom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExquisitely AromaticBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
oud61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orris RootCloveFirVirginian CedarCopahu Balm
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
LemongrassWoodsy NotesNeroliGingerJasmineAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPepperCloveOrris Root
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOrris Root and Clove. Durations are only published for Exquisitely Aromatic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day50
Night100
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#42,963
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#14,196
PerfumerSimon Constantine
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerThe Smell of FreedomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExquisitely 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 …
Reviews →The Smell of Freedom is a sharp, textured spicy wood with a bright lemongrass lift and an earthy oud heart. It opens citrusy and peppery, then settles into something warmer, drier, and slightly powdery with floral edges from neroli, jasmine, and orris. It usually suits wearers who like bold unisex scents with contrast…
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, Exquisitely Aromatic or The Smell of Freedom?
The Smell of Freedom takes 3 of 4 categories. Exquisitely Aromatic is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Smell of Freedom is rated 3.80/5 from 274 votes. Choose Exquisitely Aromatic for a iris and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Smell of Freedom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Exquisitely Aromatic or The Smell of Freedom?
The Smell of Freedom lasts longest (The Smell of Freedom 70/100, Exquisitely Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Exquisitely Aromatic or The Smell of Freedom?
The Smell of Freedom projects furthest (The Smell of Freedom 61/100, Exquisitely Aromatic 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Exquisitely Aromatic and The Smell of Freedom smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orris Root and Clove.
Is Exquisitely Aromatic or The Smell of Freedom better for summer or winter?
Exquisitely Aromatic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Exquisitely Aromatic and The Smell of Freedom?
Exquisitely Aromatic features Orris Root, Clove, Fir, Virginian Cedar and Copahu Balm. The Smell of Freedom features Lemongrass, Woodsy Notes, Neroli, Ginger and Jasmine.
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