Fragrance comparison

Wolf vs Aran

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 313 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wolf

Wolf Brothers

3.95234 votes

Rank #5,955 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Aran

Prin

4.1579 votes

Rank #13,281 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wolf takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wolf
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aran
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Wolf4/7

Aran3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WolfWolf Brothers

AranPrin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

4.15/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerAranRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

52%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerWolfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAran

SillageAran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value42

Category winnerWolfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

conifer69%

sweet61%

woody100%

earthy92%

musky84%

animalic77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red PepperDavanaPlumCardamom

Heart

PineBalsam FirVetiverClary SageMyrhhCedarOlibanum

Base

OakmossLeatherTonka BeanAmber

Notes

Goat hair tinctureBalsam FirCastoreumMushroomOakmossOlibanumCivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCardamomJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Saffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Balsam Fir, Olibanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Aran, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night91

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Category winnerWolfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

Men42

Unisex54

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,955

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#13,281

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWolfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wolf by Wolf Brothers is a woody spicy scent that draws inspiration from a cold night in the wilderness. Launched in 2021, this unisex fragrance features a bold opening of red pepper and cardamom, settling into a heart of pine, balsam fir, and vetiver. It captures the atmosphere of a dark, untouched boreal forest thro…

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Aran by Prin is a dense, shadowy woody fragrance built on dark green needles, raw soil, and striking animalic warmth. The scent opens with cool balsam fir, earthy mushroom, and aromatic saffron before revealing a thick base of leather, smoky olibanum, and unwashed musk. Uncompromising doses of civet, castoreum, and go…

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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, Wolf or Aran?

Wolf takes 4 of 7 categories. Wolf is rated 3.95/5 from 234 votes; Aran is rated 4.15/5 from 79 votes. Choose Wolf for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aran for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wolf or Aran?

Aran lasts longest (Aran 83/100, Wolf 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wolf or Aran?

Aran projects furthest (Aran 77/100, Wolf 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wolf and Aran smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Balsam Fir, Olibanum and Oakmoss.

Is Wolf or Aran better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wolf is the stronger pick. For winter, Wolf is the stronger pick. Wolf suits daytime wear; Aran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wolf and Aran?

Wolf has top notes of Red Pepper, Davana, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Pine, Balsam Fir, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber. Aran features Goat hair tincture, Balsam Fir, Castoreum, Mushroom and Oakmoss.