Fragrance comparison

Obscurus vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #28,612 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscurus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Obscurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Obscurus4/7

A.E.O.M.3/7

Ratings & consensus: A.E.O.M.
Community sentiment: Obscurus
Longevity: A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: Obscurus
Versatility: Obscurus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obscurus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObscurusProfumo di Firenze

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

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

33%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

83 votes

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerObscurusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value51

Category winnerObscurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineGeraniumOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

IncenseDavana

Base3 to 5 hours

Virginia CedarSandalwood

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Orange, Incense and Davana. Durations are only published for Obscurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night94

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerObscurusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,612

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObscurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…

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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, Obscurus or A.E.O.M.?

Obscurus takes 4 of 7 categories. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscurus or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscurus or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscurus and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Orange, Incense and Davana.

Is Obscurus or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obscurus is the stronger pick. For winter, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. Obscurus suits day or night wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscurus and A.E.O.M.?

Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.