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Fragrance comparison

Safe Word vs Aria

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

Updated 70 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Safe Word

    Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Aria

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Safe Word2/4
Aria2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aria
Sillage & projection
Aria
Value for money
Safe Word
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Safe Word

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Safe WordAntonio Maretti
AriaPaolo Gigli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%
3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
26%Like
18%Ok
15%Dislike
8%Hate

61 votes

33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityAria

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value25
Category winnerSafe WordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
tropical61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleBergamot
Heart
RoseGardenia
Base
CedarAmber
Top15-30 mins
PineappleBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer58
Fall58
Winter42
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex12
Women85
Men67
Unisex0
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,098

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSafe WordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Safe Word opens as a fruity rose with a bright pineapple and bergamot lift, then settles into a softer floral heart with gardenia and a warm woody amber base. Reviews suggest a perfume that can feel fresh, sweet, and tropical-leaning, with rose staying central through the wear. It may suit shoppers who like feminine f…

Reviews →

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Safe Word or Aria?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Safe Word is rated 3.61/5 from 61 votes; Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Safe Word for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Safe Word or Aria?

Aria lasts longest (Aria 70/100, Safe Word 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Safe Word or Aria?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, Safe Word 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Safe Word and Aria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Gardenia.

Is Safe Word or Aria better for summer or winter?

Safe Word suits daytime wear; Aria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Safe Word and Aria?

Safe Word has top notes of Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Gardenia, a base of Cedar and Amber. Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk.

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