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Fil d'Or No2 vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 173 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Fil d'Or No2

    Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • A.E.O.M.

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fil d'Or No23/7
A.E.O.M.3/7
Ratings & consensus
A.E.O.M.
Community sentiment
A.E.O.M.
Longevity
Fil d'Or No2
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
A.E.O.M.
Versatility
Fil d'Or No2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fil d'Or No2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fil d'Or No2Laurent Mazzone Parfums
A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
4.07/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

91 votes

50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityFil d'Or No2

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value51
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
oud92%
citrus84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Bitter OrangeDavanaMyrrh
Heart3-4 hrs
Turkey Red RoseCinnamonGeraniumOsmanthus
Base8-10+ hrs
OudLabdanumClearwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesDavana, Cinnamon, Geranium and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Fil d'Or No2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer58
Fall100
Winter92
Day79
Night100
Spring70
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerFil d'Or No2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex51
Women11
Men17
Unisex68
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,851

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,545

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFil d'Or No2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fil d'Or No2 by Laurent Mazzone Parfums is an opulent, dark floral built around rich red rose, warm bitter orange, and smooth smoky agarwood. It opens with a bold flash of tart citrus and sweet herbal davana before settling into a deep, velvety heart of Turkish rose, spicy cinnamon, and earthy geranium. The dry-down a…

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A.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated pr…

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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, Fil d'Or No2 or A.E.O.M.?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fil d'Or No2 is rated 3.95/5 from 91 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Fil d'Or No2 for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fil d'Or No2 or A.E.O.M.?

They last about the same: Fil d'Or No2 81/100, A.E.O.M. 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fil d'Or No2 or A.E.O.M.?

Projection is very close: Fil d'Or No2 70/100, A.E.O.M. 70/100 for sillage.

Do Fil d'Or No2 and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Davana, Cinnamon, Geranium and Labdanum.

Is Fil d'Or No2 or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fil d'Or No2 is the stronger pick. For winter, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. Fil d'Or No2 suits evening wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fil d'Or No2 and A.E.O.M.?

Fil d'Or No2 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Davana and Myrrh, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Cinnamon, Geranium and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Labdanum, Clearwood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

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