Fragrance comparison

Silk Way vs Aspasia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 427 ratings analysed

Silk Way

Ted Lapidus

3.72417 votes

Rank #8,506 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Aspasia

Odoratika

4.6010 votes

Rank #43,059 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silk Way
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Aspasia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silk Way1/5

Aspasia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silk WayTed Lapidus

AspasiaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerAspasiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

417 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAspasia

SillageAspasia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAspasiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

cinnamon77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

green100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleRed PeachCitruses

Heart

Ceylon CinnamonAtlas CedarPeonyJasmine

Base

IncenseBourbon VanillaAmberWhite Musk

Top

MintVerbenaCitrusesBergamotCypressBlack CurrantFir

Heart

Fig LeafHiacynthGalbanumLemonCitronAppleJasmineClover

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyWoody NotesLime (Linden) BlossomAmberAtlas CedarGrassMuskelemi

InformationalShared notesApple, Citruses, Atlas Cedar and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex30

Women68

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#43,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilk WayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silk Way by Ted Lapidus offers a subtle, dry alternative to heavy winter gourmands. It centers on a cozy blend of Ceylon cinnamon, incense, and a soft peach top note. Ideal for chilly autumn evenings, this skin-hugging fragrance avoids cloying sweetness, opting instead for a quiet, woody warmth that feels comforting r…

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Aspasia by Odoratika is a vibrant, green-leaning fragrance for women. It balances crisp mint and zesty verbena with earthy fig leaf and aromatic cypress. This scent excels in warm, sunny weather, offering a refreshing presence for those who appreciate natural, plant-based profiles. It feels grounded, energetic, and pe…

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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, Silk Way or Aspasia?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories. Silk Way is rated 3.72/5 from 417 votes; Aspasia is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Silk Way for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Aspasia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silk Way or Aspasia?

Aspasia lasts longest (Aspasia 73/100, Silk Way 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silk Way or Aspasia?

Aspasia projects furthest (Aspasia 86/100, Silk Way 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silk Way and Aspasia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Apple, Citruses, Atlas Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Silk Way or Aspasia better for summer or winter?

Aspasia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silk Way and Aspasia?

Silk Way has top notes of Apple, Red Peach and Citruses, heart notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Atlas Cedar, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and White Musk. Aspasia has top notes of Mint, Verbena, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Lemon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Woody Notes, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Amber.