Fragrance comparison

Slow Exhale vs Aurelius

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Slow Exhale

DIEM

3.789 votes

Rank #63,358 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Aurelius

Sìuno

2.673 votes

Rank #69,462 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Slow Exhale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aurelius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Slow Exhale1/3

Aurelius1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aurelius
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Slow Exhale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Slow ExhaleDIEM

AureliusSìuno

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 68%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityAurelius

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match76%Very similar · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrankincenseSandalwoodPalo SantoBergamotLaurels

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Palo SantoLaurelsGeraniumFrankincenseCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Palo Santo and Laurels. Durations are only published for Slow Exhale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,462

PerfumerAndrej Babicky

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSlow ExhaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slow Exhale by DIEM is a meditative woody fragrance built around sacred resins and aromatic woods. It opens with an uplifting burst of crisp bergamot and fresh bay laurel leaves, giving the start a bright, herbal bite. Soon after, golden frankincense resin takes center stage, balancing warm balsamic smoke with an airy…

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Aurelius leans fresh spicy and woody, with palo santo, frankincense, cedar and geranium shaping the scent. It opens brighter and aromatic, then settles into a dry, resinous woodiness with a slightly warm, camphor-like edge. It looks best suited to cooler weather and day-to-night wear. With very limited public feedback…

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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, Slow Exhale or Aurelius?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Slow Exhale is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Aurelius is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Slow Exhale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aurelius for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Slow Exhale or Aurelius?

Aurelius lasts longest (Aurelius 80/100, Slow Exhale 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Slow Exhale or Aurelius?

Projection is very close: Slow Exhale 50/100, Aurelius 50/100 for sillage.

Do Slow Exhale and Aurelius smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Palo Santo and Laurels.

Is Slow Exhale or Aurelius better for summer or winter?

Slow Exhale suits daytime wear; Aurelius suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Slow Exhale and Aurelius?

Slow Exhale features Frankincense, Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Bergamot and Laurels. Aurelius features Palo Santo, Laurels, Geranium, Frankincense and Cedar.