Layla vs A.E.O.M.
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories.
LaylaChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
A.E.O.M.Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Layla1/7
A.E.O.M.5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Layla
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- A.E.O.M.
- Sillage & projection
- A.E.O.M.
- Value for money
- A.E.O.M.
- Versatility
- A.E.O.M.
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A.E.O.M.
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LaylaKemi Blending MagicA.E.O.M.Aura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%
4.07/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
Category winnerLaylaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
168 votes
50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA.E.O.M.
SillageA.E.O.M.
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
yellow floral69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegClove
Heart
Ylang-YlangCedar
Base
Sweet NotesVanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
Top
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,474
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,601
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLayla opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg and crushed clove, creating an immediate blast of dry spice. Within ten minutes, lush ylang-ylang and clean cedar soften the top notes, adding a creamy yellow floral body. As the scent settles on skin, rich vanilla and dense amber take over the composition alongside dark patcho…
Reviews →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…
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, Layla or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. takes 5 of 7 categories. Layla is rated 4.01/5 from 168 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Layla for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Layla or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Layla 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Layla or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Layla 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Layla and A.E.O.M. smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar.
Is Layla or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?
For summer, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. For winter, Layla is the stronger pick. A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Layla and A.E.O.M.?
Layla has top notes of Nutmeg and Clove, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli. 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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