Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs Arbo Botanic

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

2 wins

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Arbo Botanic

O Boticário

3.91251 votes

Rank #14,413 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Arbo Botanic
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Il Velo di Maia2/3

Arbo Botanic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Velo di Maia
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arbo Botanic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Arbo BotanicO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.91/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIl Velo di Maia

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

Green NotesLemonBergamotGingerPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderCypressGeraniumViolet

Base

MuskCedarAmberVetiverOlibanum

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,413

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerArbo BotanicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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Arbo Botanic by O Boticário delivers an immediate rush of crisp outdoor energy, blending freshly crushed green leaves with tart lemon, zesty bergamot, and a spicy kick of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus opening settles on the skin, cooling cypress and aromatic lavender take over, creating the refreshing feeling of …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Velo di Maia or Arbo Botanic?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Arbo Botanic is rated 3.91/5 from 251 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Arbo Botanic for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or Arbo Botanic?

Il Velo di Maia lasts longest (Il Velo di Maia 60/100, Arbo Botanic 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or Arbo Botanic?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, Arbo Botanic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and Arbo Botanic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Il Velo di Maia or Arbo Botanic better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and Arbo Botanic?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. Arbo Botanic has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress, Geranium and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.