Fragrance comparison

211 vs Aura

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,161 ratings analysed

211

Chantal Thomass

3.6822 votes

Rank #58,947 RoseAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aura

Swarovski

3.211,139 votes

Rank #5,419 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories.

211
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

2112/5

Aura3/5

Ratings & consensus: 211
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: 211
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

211Chantal Thomass

AuraSwarovski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

3.21/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

Category winner211Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

22%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winner211Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber86%

floral72%

fruity58%

warm spicy44%

tropical30%

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

tropical61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both rose, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Benzoin

Top

LitchiRose

Heart

Tuberose

Base

Pink PepperMuskBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for 211, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,419

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass 211 strips back the clutter to deliver an intimate three note oriental floral built on juicy litchi, dewy rose petals, and warm benzoin resin. The initial spray hits with a sudden flash of tart fruit and cosmetic sweetness. It softens fast. Within twenty minutes, the damp litchi fades into a plush, swe…

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Aura by Swarovski is an oriental floral fragrance centered on a vivid, fruity litchi opening that quickly melts into a lush tuberose heart. This feminine scent rests on a base of warm benzoin and pink pepper, creating a polished, radiant effect. It suits those seeking a reliable, versatile floral for daily office wear…

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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, 211 or Aura?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories. 211 is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Aura is rated 3.21/5 from 1,139 votes. Choose 211 for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aura for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 211 or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, 211 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 211 or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 58/100, 211 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 211 and Aura smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rose and Benzoin.

Is 211 or Aura better for summer or winter?

211 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 211 and Aura?

211 has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Rose, a base of Benzoin. Aura has top notes of Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Pink Pepper, Musk, Benzoin and Amber.