Fragrance comparison

Sylvan Song vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Sylvan Song

Grossmith

4.6724 votes

Rank #25,827 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #27,945 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Sylvan Song
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sylvan Song2/5

A.E.O.M.2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sylvan Song
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: A.E.O.M.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sylvan Song

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sylvan SongGrossmith

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 69%

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerSylvan SongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6 to 10+ hours

PatchouliVetiverBenzoinIncenseTonka BeanMuskGuaiac Wood

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sylvan Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerCeline Guivarch

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,945

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSylvan SongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sylvan Song by Grossmith delivers a classic floral woody profile centered on rich textures and deep resinous woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly softens into an opulent bouquet of jasmine, rose, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the florals settle, an earthy base of patchouli, guaiac wood, …

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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…

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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, Sylvan Song or A.E.O.M.?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sylvan Song is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Sylvan Song for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sylvan Song or A.E.O.M.?

They last about the same: Sylvan Song 80/100, A.E.O.M. 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sylvan Song or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Sylvan Song 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sylvan Song and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Sylvan Song or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?

Sylvan Song suits day or night wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sylvan Song and A.E.O.M.?

Sylvan Song has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Benzoin 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.