Fragrance comparison

Zaya vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

5 wins

Zaya

Parfums d'Elmar

4.36113 votes

Rank #9,975 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%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?

Zaya takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zaya
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zaya5/7

A.E.O.M.2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZayaParfums d'Elmar

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerZayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

113 votes

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerZayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZaya

SillageZaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value51

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

cinnamon69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CognacAppleHoneyNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonOakDatesTonka Bean

Base8-12 hrs

Siam BenzoinPralineVanillaSandalowood

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCognac, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Zaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex49

Women14

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,975

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,945

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Zaya smells like warm spiced apple compote drizzled with golden honey and aged cognac. The opening hits fast. A crisp blast of fresh orchard apple blends into boozy warmth and grated nutmeg before rich honey thickens the air. As the heart takes over, toasted oak wood, sticky dates, and ground cinnamon …

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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, Zaya or A.E.O.M.?

Zaya takes 5 of 7 categories. Zaya is rated 4.36/5 from 113 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Zaya for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zaya or A.E.O.M.?

They last about the same: Zaya 81/100, A.E.O.M. 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zaya or A.E.O.M.?

Projection is very close: Zaya 72/100, A.E.O.M. 70/100 for sillage.

Do Zaya and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

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

For summer, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. For winter, Zaya is the stronger pick. Zaya suits evening wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Zaya has top notes of Cognac, Apple, Honey and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Oak, Dates and Tonka Bean, a base of Siam Benzoin, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalowood. 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.