Fragrance comparison

Amore Proibito vs Aura

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Amore Proibito

Simone Cosac Profumi

3.569 votes

Rank #61,094 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amore Proibito
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aura
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amore Proibito2/4

Aura2/4

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

Amore ProibitoSimone Cosac Profumi

AuraMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

44%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAmore Proibito

SillageAmore Proibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPearViolet Leaf

Heart

MagnoliaTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTiare Flower

Base

HeliotropeCashmeranSandalwoodBenzoinVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amore Proibito is a bright white floral built around citrus, tuberose, and a soft creamy base. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pear, and violet leaf, then moves into a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine sambac, orange blossom, magnolia, and tiare. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, heliotrope, and cashmeran…

Reviews →

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, Amore Proibito or Aura?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amore Proibito is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Amore Proibito for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Proibito or Aura?

Amore Proibito lasts longest (Amore Proibito 80/100, Aura 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Proibito or Aura?

Amore Proibito projects furthest (Amore Proibito 75/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Proibito and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood.

Is Amore Proibito or Aura better for summer or winter?

Amore Proibito suits evening wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Proibito and Aura?

Amore Proibito has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Heliotrope, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Benzoin. 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.