Fragrance comparison

White Russian vs Aroma IV

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

White Russian

Demeter Fragrance

3.93108 votes

Rank #17,377 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Aroma IV

Aurora Scents

4.009 votes

Rank #50,292 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

White Russian
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aroma IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

White Russian2/4

Aroma IV2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aroma IV
Sillage & projection: Aroma IV
Value for money: White Russian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Russian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White RussianDemeter Fragrance

Aroma IVAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAroma IV

SillageAroma IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerWhite RussianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

vodka65%

lactonic48%

coffee30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

coffee77%

herbal69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Whipped CreamVodkaSugarCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MyrtleBergamot

Heart

Whipped CreamCoffee

Base

CedarLeather

InformationalShared notesWhipped Cream and Coffee. Durations are only published for White Russian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer24

Fall72

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring57

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Party 30%Date 20%Work 10%

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,292

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite RussianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter White Russian captures the exact aroma of an after-dinner cocktail poured over crushed ice. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable flash of grain vodka alongside a sugary syrup note. Do not overspray. Give it two minutes. The sharp alcohol edges quickly soften into a silky pool of whipped cream, warm coffe…

Reviews →

Aroma IV by Aurora Scents is a leather-focused fragrance for men launched in 2018. It pairs the sharpness of myrtle and bergamot with a creamy coffee heart, settling into a sturdy base of cedar and leather. This scent suits formal settings or crisp autumn evenings, offering an oriental profile for men who prefer class…

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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, White Russian or Aroma IV?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. White Russian is rated 3.93/5 from 108 votes; Aroma IV is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose White Russian for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aroma IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Russian or Aroma IV?

Aroma IV lasts longest (Aroma IV 64/100, White Russian 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Russian or Aroma IV?

Aroma IV projects furthest (Aroma IV 58/100, White Russian 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Russian and Aroma IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and coffee accords. Common notes include Whipped Cream and Coffee.

Is White Russian or Aroma IV better for summer or winter?

White Russian suits evening wear; Aroma IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Russian and Aroma IV?

White Russian features Whipped Cream, Vodka, Sugar and Coffee. Aroma IV has top notes of Myrtle and Bergamot, heart notes of Whipped Cream and Coffee, a base of Cedar and Leather.