Fragrance comparison

Allure Parfum vs Aroma Borealis

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 299 ratings analysed

4 wins

Allure Parfum

Chanel

4.39285 votes

Rank #26,175 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Aroma Borealis

Scents of Man

4.2914 votes

Rank #43,095 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Allure Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aroma Borealis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Allure Parfum4/5

Aroma Borealis1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Allure ParfumChanel

Aroma BorealisScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 53%Had 20%Want 27%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerAllure ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

285 votes

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAllure Parfum

SillageAllure Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAroma BorealisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla86%

rose72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

floral30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeVanillaRose de Mai

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea

Base

PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Vanilla and Rose de Mai. Durations are only published for Allure Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,175

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,095

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllure ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure Parfum delivers an intimate take on classic French perfumery. Two dabs are enough. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange that quickly softens into velvety May rose petals. Do not expect room-clearing projection. Because this is a pure extrait with high oil concentration, it stays close to…

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Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…

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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, Allure Parfum or Aroma Borealis?

Allure Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Allure Parfum is rated 4.39/5 from 285 votes; Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Allure Parfum for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure Parfum or Aroma Borealis?

Allure Parfum lasts longest (Allure Parfum 75/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure Parfum or Aroma Borealis?

Allure Parfum projects furthest (Allure Parfum 66/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure Parfum and Aroma Borealis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vanilla and Rose de Mai.

Is Allure Parfum or Aroma Borealis better for summer or winter?

Allure Parfum suits daytime wear; Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure Parfum and Aroma Borealis?

Allure Parfum features Mandarin Orange, Vanilla and Rose de Mai. Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.