Slow Dance 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 6 of 7 categories.
Slow DanceChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
A.E.O.M.Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Slow Dance1/7
A.E.O.M.6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A.E.O.M.
- Community sentiment
- A.E.O.M.
- 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
- Slow Dance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Slow DanceByredoA.E.O.M.Aura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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 hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,651 votes
50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most 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 bothamber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCognac, Labdanum, Geranium and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
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#1,888
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews253
Overall rank#29,545
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…
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, Slow Dance or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Slow Dance or A.E.O.M.?
A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Slow Dance and A.E.O.M. smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Labdanum, Geranium and Incense.
Is Slow Dance or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?
For summer, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. For winter, Slow Dance is the stronger pick. A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Slow Dance and A.E.O.M.?
Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. 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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