Fragrance comparison

Sycomore Eau de Parfum vs Aroma VII

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,050 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.282,044 votes

Rank #26,472 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

Aroma VII

Aurora Scents

4.006 votes

Rank #54,308 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma VII
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sycomore Eau de Parfum3/4

Aroma VII1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Aroma VII
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel

Aroma VIIAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,044 votes

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySycomore Eau de Parfum

SillageSycomore Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAroma VIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

earthy56%

Scent match91%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

VetiverTobaccoCypress

Heart

JuniperSandalwoodSpices

Base

AldehydesVioletPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cypress, Juniper and Spices. Durations are only published for Sycomore Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night53

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Work 42%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,308

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

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Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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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, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or Aroma VII?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes; Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or Aroma VII?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100, Aroma VII 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or Aroma VII?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sycomore Eau de Parfum and Aroma VII smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper and Spices.

Is Sycomore Eau de Parfum or Aroma VII better for summer or winter?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Aroma VII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sycomore Eau de Parfum and Aroma VII?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum features Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper, Spices and Sandalwood. Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper.