Fragrance comparison

20 vs Aura

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bogue

3.9278 votes

Rank #12,731 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Aura

Marilyn Miglin

3.449 votes

Rank #50,596 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 takes 4 of 4 categories.

20
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aura
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

204/4

Aura0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 20
Sillage & projection: 20
Value for money: 20
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20Bogue

AuraMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

Longevity20

Sillage20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value42

Category winner20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafCivetPetitgrainBlack PepperMarigoldBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangLavenderJasmine SambacDamask RoseImmortelleWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMarigold and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night93

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,731

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogue 20 opens green, spicy and aromatic, with fig leaf, petitgrain, bergamot and black pepper giving it a brisk, textured start. As it settles, florals, woods, benzoin and vanilla add warmth, while civet and incense keep it slightly wild rather than polished. This is a characterful unisex scent that often leans a lit…

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Aura by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive balance between brisk citrus brightness and warm, resinous depth. The opening immediately presents tart bergamot, orange, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by an aromatic, pine-like cypress note. This brisk green start gradually softens into a quiet floral heart where w…

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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, 20 or Aura?

20 takes 4 of 4 categories. 20 is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes; Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose 20 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 or Aura?

20 lasts longest (20 81/100, Aura 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 or Aura?

20 projects furthest (20 69/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 20 or Aura better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 20 and Aura?

20 features Fig Leaf, Civet, Petitgrain, Black Pepper and Marigold. Aura has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.