Fragrance comparison

192 Light vs Aura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

192 Light

Refan

3.4212 votes

Rank #66,794 PatchouliWhite Floral

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Aura

Shmeem

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,849 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories.

192 Light
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Aura
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

192 Light0/4

Aura4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

192 LightRefan

AuraShmeem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 48%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

GardeniaOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomGardeniaHeliotrope

Base

Cashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,849

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

192 Light by Refan is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a white floral bouquet, gardenia and orange blossom with a jasmine lift. As it settles, the patchouli takes the lead and gives it a warmer, earthier feel, with amber and musk smoothing the edges. If you like patchouli-forward florals that stay notic…

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Shmeem Aura opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright mandarin orange. It sits on skin as a clean white floral, carrying a creamy gardenia and sweet heliotrope middle. The dry down relies on cashmere wood and a dirty patchouli base that anchors the sweetness. It is a solid choice for spring days and casual of…

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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, 192 Light or Aura?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories. 192 Light is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Aura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose 192 Light for a patchouli and white floral character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Aura for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 192 Light or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 73/100, 192 Light 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 192 Light or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 71/100, 192 Light 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 192 Light and Aura smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is 192 Light or Aura better for summer or winter?

192 Light suits day or night wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 192 Light and Aura?

192 Light has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Aura has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Heliotrope, a base of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.