Fragrance comparison

VG V vs Aether Argent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

VG V

Van Gils

3.9865 votes

Rank #12,384 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Aether Argent

Aether Arts Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #52,718 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VG V takes 4 of 4 categories.

VG V
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aether Argent
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter.

VG V4/4

Aether Argent0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VG VVan Gils

Aether ArgentAether Arts Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVG V

SillageVG V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Blood OrangeCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossAmber

Top

MintCorianderFirPetitgrainRosemaryBitter Orange

Heart

LilyAfrican Violet

Base

MuskOlibanumGalbanumSeaweedVirginia CedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night43

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#52,718

PerfumerAmber Jobin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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Aether Argent is a cool-toned aromatic aquatic built around mint, herbs, bitter citrus and a mossy, marine base. It opens brisk and silvery, then settles into something greener and softer, with violet, lily, musk, cedar and a faint metallic edge that keeps it feeling airy rather than heavy. This suits wearers who like…

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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, VG V or Aether Argent?

VG V takes 4 of 4 categories. VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes; Aether Argent is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aether Argent for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, VG V or Aether Argent?

VG V lasts longest (VG V 72/100, Aether Argent 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VG V or Aether Argent?

VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Aether Argent 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VG V and Aether Argent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is VG V or Aether Argent better for summer or winter?

VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VG V and Aether Argent?

VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Aether Argent has top notes of Mint, Coriander, Fir and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lily and African Violet, a base of Musk, Olibanum, Galbanum and Seaweed.