Fragrance comparison

Golden Aries vs Renata

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 263 ratings analysed

4 wins

Golden Aries

Boadicea the Victorious

4.15243 votes

Rank #8,269 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Renata

Ajmal

3.7020 votes

Rank #48,823 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Aries takes 4 of 5 categories.

Golden Aries
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Renata
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Golden Aries4/5

Renata1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden AriesBoadicea the Victorious

RenataAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%

Category winnerGolden AriesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

243 votes

25%Love

35%Like

25%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGolden Aries

SillageGolden Aries

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value83

Category winnerRenataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

musky84%

sweet77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangPineappleBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseFrangipaniJasmine SambacNarcissusMoroccan Rose

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Pink PepperYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day95

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex25

Women68

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,269

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#48,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGolden AriesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Aries by Boadicea the Victorious pairs sun-warmed ylang-ylang and juicy pineapple against a dense oriental base of agarwood and incense. Created by Christian Provenzano in 2015, this bold bottle mixes white floral sweetness with smoky resin. It shines in warm spring air and crisp autumn evenings, offering a ric…

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Ajmal Renata is a white floral, tuberose-led scent with a bright, peppery citrus lift at the start. The heart leans creamy and lush, with ylang-ylang and jasmine-sambac nuances around the tuberose, then it settles into a musky amber base with a soft patchouli shadow. If you like sweet, slightly powdery florals that re…

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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, Golden Aries or Renata?

Golden Aries takes 4 of 5 categories. Golden Aries is rated 4.15/5 from 243 votes; Renata is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Golden Aries for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Renata for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Aries or Renata?

Golden Aries lasts longest (Golden Aries 75/100, Renata 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Aries or Renata?

Golden Aries projects furthest (Golden Aries 72/100, Renata 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Aries and Renata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Golden Aries or Renata better for summer or winter?

Golden Aries suits day or night wear; Renata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Aries and Renata?

Golden Aries has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac and Narcissus, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Renata has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Amber and Patchouli.