Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Aramis

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5,062 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #17,614 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #610 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Scirocco4/7

Aramis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

AramisAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

4,229 votes

Category winnerSciroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Thyme. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSciroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#610

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…

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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, Scirocco or Aramis?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes; Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Aramis?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 79/100, Aramis 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Aramis?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Scirocco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Aramis smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Thyme.

Is Scirocco or Aramis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scirocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis is the stronger pick. Scirocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Aramis?

Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree. Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.