Fragrance comparison

Adux vs Aura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 281 ratings analysed

Adux

V Canto

3.8546 votes

Rank #20,682 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Aura

Kinetic Perfumes

3.77235 votes

Rank #3,229 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Adux
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adux1/7

Aura6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AduxV Canto

AuraKinetic Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.77/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

42%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Brazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

PineappleGrassPatchouliCardamom

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchOakmossMuskAmbergrisCambodian Oud

Top

PineappleBrazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PassionfruitJasmine SambacVanillaRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

MuskCaramelWoody NotesOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Adux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night48

Spring85

Summer100

Fall63

Winter37

Day100

Night38

Category winnerAduxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men2

Unisex27

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,682

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,229

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adux by V Canto opens with a bright blast of Brazilian orange, Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and crisp apple. The tart citrus quickly settles into a lively heart where juicy pineapple combines with cut green grass, earthy patchouli, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance dries down, it shifts into a darker, drier terr…

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Aura by Kinetic Perfumes is a sweet, musky fruit perfume built around pineapple, raspberry, passion fruit and soft vanilla. On skin, reviewers describe it as creamy, smooth and easy to wear, with pineapple often leading and a clean musk rounding the base. It suits people who enjoy modern fruity scents with noticeable …

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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, Adux or Aura?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. Adux is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Aura is rated 3.77/5 from 235 votes. Choose Adux for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aura for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adux or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 81/100, Adux 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adux or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 75/100, Adux 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adux and Aura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Pineapple.

Is Adux or Aura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adux is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Adux suits daytime wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adux and Aura?

Adux has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Pineapple, Grass, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Birch, Oakmoss, Musk and Ambergris. Aura has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine Sambac, Vanilla and Raspberry, a base of Musk, Caramel, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.